Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple
The forest grove abode
⭐ Why it is famous
The sixth abode, set in a fruit grove on the Alagar hills, with the Noopura Ganga spring above it.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Sung in the Sangam-era Tirumurugāṟṟuppaḍai; adjacent to the great Kallalagar Viṣṇu temple.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 06:00 – 13:00 and 16:00 – 20:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Combine with Kallalagar temple at the foot
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple, Alagar Koyil, MaduraiMadurai Jn (MDU) — 25 km
Alagar Koyil bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Madurai (IXM) — 30 km
21 km north of Madurai by bus or taxi.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Madurai hotels
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,500 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Alagar Hills forest
- Silaiman