Madurai has so much on offer, while there are bundles of history to soak and understand, true to its name, the city also has temples in abundance. One such unmistakable and must-visit temple is the Koodal Alagar Temple, Madurai. Located in the heart of the city, the temple is located very close to the Meenakshi Temple. I had a fair idea of the travel time that it would take to the temple from my hotel. The significance of the temple lay in the fact that it is one of the 108 divyadesams or the holy abodes of Lord Vishnu.
Madurai has so much on offer, while there are bundles of history to soak and understand, true to its name, the city also has temples in abundance. One such unmistakable and must-visit temple is the Koodal Alagar Temple, Madurai. Located in the heart of the city, the temple is located very close to the Meenakshi Temple. I had a fair idea of the travel time that it would take to the temple from my hotel. The significance of the temple lay in the fact that it is one of the 108 divyadesams or the holy abodes of Lord Vishnu.
I left the Koodal Alagar Temple, Madurai soon after the darshan and came to the hotel to have a relaxed stay at the hotel. Much of the property too remained unexplored and so much still remained to be understood about the significance of the temple. It could have been nice if there were guides in the temples but I was not able to find one. A quick internet session explained the long and complicated history behind the temple that most believe. The stories felt all fairy-like and rather seemed unbelievable but faith is such a powerful force that it not only binds people together but also makes them believe in the unbelievable. The next day I would make the trip to the Madurai Kamaraj University and that sure would be fun because the university is one of the most recognized in the country.