Alagarkoil Temple and Shrine

Azhakar Kovil (Thirumaliruncholai or Azhakar temple), is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu situated 21 km from the city of Madurai, which lies in the Tamil Nadu state of India.When some historic and original facts surface, people tend to treat them with reverence as it seems to be happening in Thenur, a village in the interiors, 20 km off Madurai city.Villagers here relive an event with much fanfare which is believed to have been performed here four Centuries ago."Mandooga Maharishi's redemption is an event that was unique to our village. We are trying to revive the ritual," says hereditary temple trustee P. Neduchezia Pandian.