About trip

About Temple:Sri Kallazhagar Perumal Temple of Maha Vishnu in the form of Vishnu one of the 108 divyadesam, Temple.The important event that is celebrated , crossing of the vaigai river by Azhagar during Chithirai Thiruvizha which is about Meenakshi's (Azhakar's Sister) Marriage and Azhakar itself. First 15 days is about Meenakshi and her marriage and next 15 days is about Azhakar. This Temple is called as "Dhakshina Tirupathi". Azhagar also gives his seva in same Nindra Thirukkolam on the foot hill (Malaiyadi vaaram) of Azhagar Malai.. The temple is protected by the Karuppar who is said to be Kaaval Deivam (protecting God).

• Moolavar: Sri Azhagar
• Thaayar: Sundaravalli
• Pushkarani: Noopura Gangai and Silambaaru
• Vimanam: Somasundara Vimaanam.
• Location:Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Sthlapuranam :

• Tirupathi - Tirumala which is called the "Vada Venkatam", is popularly named as "Utthira Tirupathi". Likewise, this sthalam, Azhagar koil is called as "Dhakshina Tirupathi".
• Like how Sri Srinivasa Perumal in Tirumala is giving His seva in Nindra Kolam on the top of the mountain, Azhagar also gives his seva in same Nindra Thirukkolam on the foot hill (Malaiyadi vaaram) of Azhagar Malai. The surroundings of this sthalam is so beautiful that the cool breeze surrounds the entire temple area and the temple itself is surrounded by Mountains.
• The temple is protected by the Karuppar who is said to be Kaaval Deivam (protecting God).
• The people who come along the Kallar generation led their life by grabbing money and wealth and by killing them.
• But, another kind of people of this generation are also found who led their life by giving their wealth to the Emperumaan thereby praising him. Even if they steal others money, they will dedicate it for the perumal. Thirumangai Alwar, who is one of the 12 Alwars, belong to this Kallar generation.
• "Kallar" in tamil means thief. The Perumal is called with this name because He steals all of His bhaktas heart by His beauty and the blessings. He protects all His bhaktas from the the evil.
• Muruga Perumal is one way related to Sriman Narayanan, since her mother, Shakti is the sister of the Emperumaan. He married Deivayani, who married her in Thirupparankundram and married Valli, who belongs to the people found near mountains.
• This sthalam is common for bhaktas who worship Sriman Narayanan and Lord Murugan. To explain the world that there should be no diffrence among the Gods, both the Saiva God, Muruga and the Sri Vaishnva god - Sriman Narayanan as "Kallar" (or) Azhagar are giving their seva to this world in this Maalirunsolai.
• The Gopuram of this temple is very big and the first Vaasal (entrance) is the Thondaimaan Gopura Vaayil and 3 pragarams are found inside it. We can find the Sundara Pandiyan Mandapam, Sooriyan Mandapam and Munaiyathareyar Mandapam are found while going towards the Moolavar sannadhi.
• The Moolavar gives His seva in Nindra Kolam and found along with Bhoomi Pirattiyaar. It is said that Yamadharman, the God of death daily comes to this sthalam in the night to worship the Perumal. The Perumal is also named as "Paramaswamy" which makes us to remember Lord Shivan.
• The Utsavar is namd as "Sri Sundara rajar". Both the Moolavar and utsavar are found along with the Panja Aayutham (5 weapons) namely the Sangu, Chakkaram, Vaal (or) Sword, Kothandam (bow) and Gadha, in their hands. Utsavar is made up of Aparanjitha gold, which is said to be the purest gold. The thirumanjanam (spiritual bath) is done only with Noopura Gangai water, if he is done with other water, the Utsavar becomes black in colour.
• Along with him, Sri Sundara Baahoo Sri Srinivasar, Nithiya Utsavar are found who are made up of pure silver. The outer pragaram of Moolavar, Thumbikkai Alwar (Vinayagar) and Senai Mudaliayar are found.
• Vairavar, who is treated as the "Shetra Balagar" of this sthalam is giving his seva in this sthalam and is said to be the powerful god with numerous shakti.
• The thaayar is also named as "Thanikkovil Thaayar" since she has her own separate sannadhi. Tha Manjal (Turmeric) is given as the prasadham in this sannadhi to the bhaktas. Separate sannadhis for Sri Sudharsana Chakrathalwar, Sri Andal are found. Sri Yoga Narasimhar who is found in sitting posture is found who is said to be so powerful.

Trip Overview

DAY 1 - Madurai Sightseeing

Morning Pick up from Theni/Dindigul. Then proceed to visit Thirumaalirunsolai - Sri Kallazhagar Perumal Temple Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple. Aayiram Kaal Mandapam. Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal. Overnight stay @ Madurai.

DAY 2 - Madurai Sightseeing

Morning Breakfast at Hotel. Check Out from Hotel. Then proceed to visit Koodal Azhagar Temple. Gandhi Museum. Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple. Vandiyur Mariyamman Temple. Then starting our Journey towards Theni/Dindigul.