Alagarkoil About 21kms north east of Madurai, stands a celebrated Vishnu temple dedicated to Lord Alagar. The temple is situated on a hill amidst panoramic surroundings. The shrine is known as Alagarkoil and the hill is known Solaimalai. The t emple also contain some beautiful carvings and makes the visit rewarding. Solai malai Mandapam, one of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya is located atop the hill.
Koodal Azhagar temple This ancient and acclaimed Vaishnavite temple is noted for its remarkable architectural and sculptural magnificence. The Lord here is in the sitting or asana, standing or sthanaka and reclining or sayana postures, all enshrined in one vertical plane.
Gandhi Museum Housed in the old Palace of Rani Mangammal, the Gandhi Museum depicts the highlights of the freedom struggle and contains a picture gallery of the Gandhian movement.
Also to be seen are a gallery of relics, and the khadi and village industries section and south Indian handicrafts section.
Timings:10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. 2.00 p.m. to 5.45 p.m. (open on all days)
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The Government Museum, situated within the premises of the Gandhi museum complex, was established during the 5th World Tamil Conference in 1981.
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