Madurai, often referred to as the "Athens of the East," is a vibrant city in the southern part of India, located in the state ...

Madurai: Madras high court has sought a response from the state on a plea seeking the implementation of the Alagar dam ...

Dedicated to Vishnu, Koodal Alagar Temple also known as Koodal Azhagar ... Later, more structures like shrines and pillared halls were added by Madurai Nayaka and Vijayanagar kings.

Madurai: The blazing summer is posing serious threat to the survival of saplings and ornamental plants nurtured under the greening initiatives of vari.

Madurai is sometimes called the city of temples for the sheer number it has. And while it is impossible to… Pazhamudhir Solai temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Karthikeya or Murugan.

Of this, the first 15 days are dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (an incarnation of Goddess Parvati) and the remaining 15 days is celebrated for Alagar, who is known to be a form of Mahavishnu. Alagar is ...