God
The main deity of this temple is Lord Parama swamy, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu facing East direction along with Sundharavalli Thaayar.
Goddess
Goddess Sundharavalli Thaayar is consort of Lord Parama swamy.
Interesting Facts
- It is one of the 108 divya desams.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to March.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (30 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Madurai Periyar Bus Stand |
48.8 KM | 1800-419-4287 |
 Kudalnagar Railway Station |
52 KM | 139 |
 Madurai International Airport |
38 KM | 0452-2690717 |
Architecture
Since the presiding deity is of the temple is Alagar (the beautiful), the temple is called Alagar Koil. The temple is facing East direction and built in Dravidian style of architecture with a 9-tiered Raja gopuram. There is a theerthams located near by temple Hanuman theertham and Garuda theertham. Lord Parama swamy idol is made of pure gold.
Religious Significance
According to a legend, Lord Vishnu had come down to divine marriage of Lord Sundareswarar and Goddess Meenakshi. Unfortunately, the marriage took place before his arrival, owing to which he turned back from river Vaigai banks. This temple is the place where Lord Alagar, a form of Lord Vishnu resides. Sage Suthapas was turned into a frog by a curse from Sage Durvasa for ignoring him while bathing in the Nurupa Ganga river a few kilometers up in the Azhagarkoil hills. The lord is said to have relieved him of this curse here at Azhagarkoil.
History
The temple was built in 4th century A.D. by God Dharmadevan. Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan, who reigned during the period 1251-1270 A.D. beautified the 'vimana' of the 'sanctum sanctorum' with gold plates. Later, during the reign of the Vijayanagar king Krishnadeva Raya, the temple was endowed with revenues from two villages for conducting regular festivals. Sri Koorathalagar, a chief disciple of Bhagavath Ramanujar got back his eye sight in Alagar Koil, by composing Sundararajastvam in praise of Sri Alagar. According to historical records, Malayadhwaja Pandyan, son of Kulasekhara Pandyan, who is said to have established the Pandyan kingdom, appears to be the earliest known monarch who patronised this temple.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 04:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 04:00 PM - 08:30 PM |
Sevas
Pooja
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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