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      Arulmigu Kallazhagar Temple
      Kallazhagar (Vishnu)
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      ,Tamil Nadu,Madurai District,India

      Open Timings
      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
       :
      06:00 am-00:30 am
      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
       :
      03:45 am-08:00 am
      Pooja Timings
      Viswaroopa Pooja
      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
       :
      06:00 am-06:10 am
      Pongal Pooja
      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
       :
      07:35 am-07:45 am
      Ushakala poojai
      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
       :
      00:30 am-00:35 am
      Sayaraksha Pooja (Evening)
      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
       :
      05:00 am-05:10 am
      Nithiya Anusanthanam
      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
       :
      06:00 am-06:15 am
      Thiruvaradanam (Night Pooja) (--)
      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
       :
      07:50 am-08:00 am
      Other Deities
      Arulmigu Kalyanasundaravalli Thayar Sannathi
      Chakkarathalwar Sannathi
      Yoga Narashimmar Sannathi
      Andal Sannathi
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        Special Features
        Foundation Year
        Sthala Tree
        Theertham
        Ratham
        Architecture
        Dravidian architecture
        Other Speciality
        (Divya Desam)
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        Sthala Puran
        The temple is built on an extensive area of nearly 100 acres in a very picturesque spot, surrounded by the ruins of a historic fort. The impressive main tower at the entrance, believed to have been built by the Pandyan Kings, has some beautiful sculptures depicting scenes from the epics. 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. 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.After the end of Pandya rule in Madurai, the Nayaka kings became the chief patrons of this deity. The famous Nayaka king Vishwanatha, who ruled in Madurai during 1558-1563 A.D., made magnificent donations to this temple.In Alagar hills lord `Thirumal is located in the name of Thirumalincholai and so it is called Alagar hills. This Vaishnavite temple has the unique reputation of the lordrsquos revelation to the Pandya king Malayathuaja Pandian and Dharma Devashai.

        The episodes of Alvars have added to the honour of the temple. One hundred and twenty three vaisnavite hymns describe the glory of the temple. Even in the epic Silappathikaram of the classical epic age, the greatness of the temple is beautifully described. No less than Six Alvars, namely, Perialvar, Thirumangaiyalvar, Boothathalvar, Andal, Peyalvar, Nammalvar, have Sung the glory of the shrine.

        The golden canopy to the dome of temple was done in the 13th Century A.D. by the devoted king Sundara Pandian. Many such sacred dedicatory pieces of artistic additions were added by the king Thirumalai Naickar. A holy spring known as Noopurangangai is perennially sprouting up at the top of the hillock. and passes through under the peetam of Rakkayee shirne.

        The Hill was once a safe refuge for the Jain monks in I.B.C. Paranjothi, the saivaite poet describes when a Jain monk sent a magical cow which was over-powered by Sivarsquos. The cow which lost its power, fell down and turned into a hillock and Sivarsquos also turned into a small mountain on the left side of this cow-like hillock. The presence of lsquoBrahminrdquo script carved on stones inside some of the caves in these hills prove the presence of Jains in this area.

        In this temple, Lord Mahavishnu is worshiped in the form of Azhagar, also known as Kallazhagar and Sundararajar. As per Puranams, this temple was built by God Dharmadevan. Later it was renovated by the Pandian King named Malayathdwajan. It is also said that Malayathdwajan prayed Shri Azhagar in this temple and got Goddess Meenakshi as her daughter. Other names for Azhagar Koil are,

        1.Thirumaliruncholai
        2.Uthiyana sailam
        3.Vanagiri
        4.Vrishabadhri
        5.Solaimalai
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        Architecture
        Raja Gopuram

        Tower Name - Raja Gopuram

        Constructor Name - Krishnadevarayar

        - 700 / 7

        Height / Width / Length - 112x48x (in Feet)

        No.of Kalasam - 7

        Lightning Arrester - Yes

        Century -

        No.of Sudhai Sculptures -

        Tower Description - Arulmigu Kallalagar Temple Main Rajagopuram door remain closed on both sides and Arulmigu Padinettampadi karuppanaswamy shrine on Rajagopuram.

        Thondaiman Gopuram

        Tower Name - Thondaiman Gopuram

        Constructor Name - Seluvatturudayar Kalingarayar

        - 250 / 5

        Height / Width / Length - 68x30x (in Feet)

        No.of Kalasam - 5

        Lightning Arrester - Yes

        Century -

        No.of Sudhai Sculptures -

        Tower Description - The Thondaiman gopura was originally erected during the Later Pandya period, in the 13th century, The gopura was constructed during the Later Pandya period by one Thondaiman son of a Pandya royal official Seluvatturudayar Kalingarayar.

        Paramapatha Vasal Gopuram

        Tower Name - Paramapatha Vasal Gopuram

        Constructor Name - Thirumalai Nayakkar

        - 52 / 5

        Height / Width / Length - 41x28x (in Feet)

        No.of Kalasam - 5

        Lightning Arrester - Yes

        Century -

        No.of Sudhai Sculptures -

        Tower Description - On northside of temple Paramapatha Vasal ( Sorgavasal ) Gopuram is situated.

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        Festivals
        Float festival
        Navrathri
        Vaikunta Ekadasi
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        Sodasha Upcharas
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        Prasadhas
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        Social Activities
        Annadhan
        Daily Annadhanam to 100 devotees being provided at temple premises. Permanent Annadhana endowment scheme also available for providing annadhanam to 100 persons one day in a year by deporting Rs. 35,000/-. Income Tax exemption certificate will be given (U/s 80G) for this donors. One day Annadhanam for 100 persons Rs.2,500 /- Permanent endowment for one day`s Annadhanam Scheme (The Annadhanam will be done on the day of your choice every year ) Rs.35,000/-
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      Arulmigu Kallazhagar Temple, SH 72A, Alagarkovil, Melur, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, 625301, India
      Open Timings
      Alldays
       :
      06:00 am - 00:30 am
      Alldays
       :
      03:45 am - 08:00 am
      Pooja Timings
      Viswaroopa Pooja
      Alldays
       :
      06:00 am - 06:10 am
      Pongal Pooja
      Alldays
       :
      07:35 am - 07:45 am
      Ushakala poojai
      Alldays
       :
      00:30 am - 00:35 am
      Sayaraksha Pooja (Evening)
      Alldays
       :
      05:00 am - 05:10 am
      Nithiya Anusanthanam
      Alldays
       :
      06:00 am - 06:15 am
      Thiruvaradanam (Night Pooja) (--)
      Alldays
       :
      07:50 am - 08:00 am
      Other Deities
      Arulmigu Kalyanasundaravalli Thayar Sannathi
      Chakkarathalwar Sannathi
      Yoga Narashimmar Sannathi
      Andal Sannathi
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      Drinking Water
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