Koodal Azhagar Temple
Koodal Azhagar Temple
4.5
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Monday
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Sunday
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Ananth 727499
Tiruppur, India1,514 contributions
Jan 2021 • Solo
This temple is very near the oeriyar bus stand. Just 50 metres walk and you reach the temple.
The important sannithis that you should have a Darshan in this temple are -
01. Surya Ratha stone image on the wall of the temple office
02. Pushkarani inside the Temple
03. Chakkarathaalwar sannithi
04. Ambal sannithi
05. Small but powerful Narasimmar sannithi ..
06. Sangu and chakra sannithi..
07. Another Narasimmar sannithi
08. Lord krishna idol near the temple garden
09. Andal sannithi
10. Mother Thulasi plant
11. Navagraha sannithi
12. Manavaala maamunikal sannithi
13. Lord Vishnu in sayanam and standing pose in the sannithis on the Gopuram.
The important sannithis that you should have a Darshan in this temple are -
01. Surya Ratha stone image on the wall of the temple office
02. Pushkarani inside the Temple
03. Chakkarathaalwar sannithi
04. Ambal sannithi
05. Small but powerful Narasimmar sannithi ..
06. Sangu and chakra sannithi..
07. Another Narasimmar sannithi
08. Lord krishna idol near the temple garden
09. Andal sannithi
10. Mother Thulasi plant
11. Navagraha sannithi
12. Manavaala maamunikal sannithi
13. Lord Vishnu in sayanam and standing pose in the sannithis on the Gopuram.
Written 27 February 2021
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Anna S
Malaysia623 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We were the only non-Indian visitors.
From the outside the building appears rather inconspicuous, but once you cross the threshold, a magnificent interior is revealed. The building is also highly complex and very tall. There are great figures on each of the very impressively designed floors and the roof terrace offers a wonderful view of the surrounding city.
The people serving in this temple were also extremely friendly and helpful. As far as this was linguistically possible, they provided explanations.
The crowning conclusion of our visit was a procession. For this purpose, one of the huge figures of the temple was hoisted onto a pedestal, and then this construction was carried out of the temple by 6 strong community members and then through the streets of the surrounding area.
Most impressive scenario.
From the outside the building appears rather inconspicuous, but once you cross the threshold, a magnificent interior is revealed. The building is also highly complex and very tall. There are great figures on each of the very impressively designed floors and the roof terrace offers a wonderful view of the surrounding city.
The people serving in this temple were also extremely friendly and helpful. As far as this was linguistically possible, they provided explanations.
The crowning conclusion of our visit was a procession. For this purpose, one of the huge figures of the temple was hoisted onto a pedestal, and then this construction was carried out of the temple by 6 strong community members and then through the streets of the surrounding area.
Most impressive scenario.
Written 19 March 2024
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Kaushik1010
Chennai (Madras), India11 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
Plan this trip with pazhamudhir cholai and azhagar kovil nice to see place. In a day you can cover meenakshi amman temple koodal azhagar ..pazhamudir cholai and thirumalai naicker mahal.
Written 25 March 2015
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ch00sen1
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia172 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
You can go to this temple before or after visiting Madurai Meenachi temple as it is very near.There is a lot of local shops around if you wish to purchase anything. The Vishnu God will be different postures like sitting, standing and reclining in a vertical pane.
Written 9 April 2015
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Prema_C
Mumbai, India1,023 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
This Perumal temple in Madurai like all other perumal temples is neat and clean. The temple structure is architecturally beautiful and well maintained. There are two levels higher than the main temple which are accessible by steps. Temple is on the way to alagar koil and is a must see during visit to Madurai.
Written 30 October 2014
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lkyadav2001
Hyderabad, India37 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
This is one of the 108 divya desham temple and here Lord Vishnu came to this place to give her sister Goddess Meenkashi Amman to Lord Shiva, and one more important thing is, every day Lord Yamadharmaraja came to this place to serve Lord Vishnu.
Written 14 April 2015
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Saravanan2014
Madurai, India150 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
Koodalalagar Temple is one of the old temples in Madurai for Lord Vishnu. This temple is one of the 108 Divya Desam and speciality is Ashtanga Vimana which is unique to this temple. Different festivals were celebrated through out the year and Tamil month of Marghazhi is auspicious for this temple. This temple situated near to Periyar Bus stand and Railway Station. It was really nice visit to this temple during these festival days. As saturday is special for Lord Vishnu, good rush there in temple.
Written 23 March 2015
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Balakrishnan V
Bengaluru, India165 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
This temple is dedicated to Vishnu in form of Kallalagar, he is being the brother of Meenakshi. The temple structures are still been maintained with heritage values, quite a old temple the culture followed here are systematic, the culture is this god once in a year visit on a horse to the main temple of Meenakshi to witness the marriage of his sister, unfortunately he missed out on this due to flooding of river Vaigai the story goes on. Cameras are ok, need around 1 hour for the visit of this temple.
Written 7 October 2014
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Balakrishnan I
Thane, India702 contributions
Oct 2014 • Solo
Earlier i had visited the Kallalagar Temple in Alagarkoil, but through oversight had posted that review in the Koodal Alagar Temple. But this time i visited the Koodal Alagar Temple. Well maintained and clean temple. One of the few temples which provides the option for the devotees to have darshan of Lord in Vimanam(Vimana Darshanam)Vimanam contains the darshan of Lord in Standing and Sleeping Posture.The main sanctum contains the posture of Lord in sitting position. This temple is situated at a 40 minutes from Madurai Airport.
Must visit temple
Must visit temple
Written 6 October 2014
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SundarSRD
Bengaluru, India53 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
This is the temple where periyazvar sang pallandu, for perumal.
A Divya desam that simply cannot be missed.
A visit to this temple is certain to make you at peace, especially if you get a chance to visit during the evenings.
What caught me by surprise was that, one can circle around the sanctum sanctorum, immediately around the karpagraham & moolavar - Unlike most other older divya desams.
Make sure to plan out a good one hour at the least, to experience the divinity and feast on the sculptures, beautiful paintings & architectural beauty.
There are three floors in this temple and the perumal is seen in different postures (sitting, standing & reclined). Ask for directions to the upper floors.
The thayar, chakkarathaazvar & andal sannidhis are not to be missed.
This temple is very near to the railway station - if you'd take an auto it would cost not more than 40 Rs.
A Divya desam that simply cannot be missed.
A visit to this temple is certain to make you at peace, especially if you get a chance to visit during the evenings.
What caught me by surprise was that, one can circle around the sanctum sanctorum, immediately around the karpagraham & moolavar - Unlike most other older divya desams.
Make sure to plan out a good one hour at the least, to experience the divinity and feast on the sculptures, beautiful paintings & architectural beauty.
There are three floors in this temple and the perumal is seen in different postures (sitting, standing & reclined). Ask for directions to the upper floors.
The thayar, chakkarathaazvar & andal sannidhis are not to be missed.
This temple is very near to the railway station - if you'd take an auto it would cost not more than 40 Rs.
Written 11 January 2014
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ShyamKirubha
Chennai (Madras), India
How many steps are there in this temple; and is there any special darshan for senior citizens?
Also, would it take 4 hours to see the entire temple?
Thanks for the guidance.
Written 9 February 2017
The lower section where Abhaya Venkateshwara Swamy is easily accessible. But Surya Narayana and Ranganathaswamy on 2nd and 3rd floor is difficult and steep to climb for elderly people. They charge a nominal amount for entrance. Must be about 40 steps. One and half hrs should be enough.
Written 9 February 2017
sks2016
Barnala, India
how much time required to see around it
and what is the normal rate of double bed resthouse.
Written 22 October 2016
Madurai you can see in around in a Day means 6 am to 8pm with Breaks. two Bed Guest House Rs 500 to 800 Per night.
Written 10 February 2017
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