This temple is located in Madurai and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is originally believed to be built by the Pandyas. KoodalAzhagar is believed to have appeared to kill the demon Somuka who has stolen the four Vedas from Lord Brahma. During festivals, large number of devotees visits this temple. Here Annual Alagar festival is very popular. Four daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple. It is one of the 108 Divyadesams dedicated to Vishnu. ,Here also, free food is offered to the devotees.
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