Tamil Nadu
58. Thirumaliruncholai (Kallazhagar Temple)
Alagar Koyil, Madurai district
Deities & Significance

Presiding Deities

Sundaravalli and Kallaḻagar Perumal (Azhagar)

Legends & Details

Kallaḻagar was worshipped by Yama, the Hindu god of death. He requested Vishnu to stay in the place and built a temple with the help of Vishvakarma, the divine architect. Kallaḻagar is believed to have appeared to redeem sage Suthapava off his curse from sage Durvasa. The temple houses some rare Vijayanagara sculptures.

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