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Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

4.5 (0)

Overview

The sixth and final Murugan abode in the fruit-groved Alagar hills — with the Vishnu temple of Alagar Koil at the hill's foot.

Why visit: Complete the six-abode pilgrimage in monkey-filled forest.

Things to do

›Sixth-abode darshan
›Alagar Koil below
›Noopura Gangai spring

DarshanNature Walk

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

2–3 hrs

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