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Alagarkoil Temple and Shrine 

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Alagarkoil Temple and Shrine  in Madurai, India Madurai
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About Alagarkoil Temple and Shrine 

The Alagarkoil Temple and shrine is located roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Madurai. The shrine is surrounded by the ruins of a fort and is positioned atop a hill, Alagarmalai. The impressive tower at the entrance is believed to have been built by Pandya Kingdom. The Kalyana Mandapam and the pillars within it are specimens of Nayaka art.The presiding deity of the temple is Paramaswamy and his consort Kalyana Sundaravalli.

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