Alagar Kovil

Alagar Kovil (Kallazhagar Temple) is a magnificent ancient Vaishnavite temple 21 km from Madurai, nestled in the Alagar Hills. One of the 108 Divya Desams, it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Alagar) and renowned for the spectacular Chithirai Festival procession in which the deity travels to Madurai on a golden horse. The hilltop location with natural springs, forest trails, and picturesque rock formations makes it a top spiritual and nature destination near Madurai.