A well-known Vishnu temple with Lord Alagar as its patron is situated 21 kms north of Madurai. On a hill with breathtaking vistas, the temple is located. The shrine's name is Alagarkoil, and Solaimalai is the name of the peak. The sanctuary is worth visiting because it has some beautiful carvings. One of Lord Subramaniya's six abodes, Palamudirsolai, can be found on the Hill.
A yearly Tamil Hindu festival called Chithirai Festival, also known as Chithirai Thiruvizha, Meenakshi Kalyanam, or Meenakshi Thirukalyanam, takes place in the city of Madurai in the month of April. The celebration is connected to the Meenakshi Temple, which is devoted to the goddess Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, and her husband Sundareshwar, a form of Shiva. It is observed during the Tamil month of Chithirai.
One month is dedicated to the event. The first 15 days are dedicated to commemorating Meenakshi's coronation as Madurai's divine sovereign and her marriage to Sundareshwar. Celebrations of the journey of Kallalagar or Alagar (a form of the deity Vishnu) from his temple in Alagar Koyil to Madurai take place over the course of the next 15 days.
Organized By:
HR& CE Department
Tourist officer,Joint Commissioner, A/M. Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple.
A/M. Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Madurai
0452 234 4360
https://www.maduraimeenakshi.org
How to reach:
The nearest airport is Madurai Airport, which is 8 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Madurai Railway station Junction, which is 1 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Madurai, which is 1KMs away.
Event Details:
Venue Address: A/M. Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
Date and Time: 5 Apr 2023 - 16 Apr 2023
Ticket Information: Rs.200.00
