One of the most famous and popular religious buildings in the city of Madurai, which is located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is considered a Hindu temple Koodal Azhagar. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of 108 of temples, created in honor of Vishnu, which are scattered across the vast territory of India.

The name of the church comes from the words "Koodal," which is another name of Madurai and "Azhaghar", which means "beautiful".

Koodal Azhagar located right in the city center and is one of its most ancient shrines. In addition, this temple is considered one of the oldest in the whole of southern India. Like many such temples of the time, it was built in the Dravidian style. His beautiful tower, which is also called "gopuram" decorated with a huge number of pieces of different sizes, which can be found among both people and animals, and mythical characters and deities. They are all very detailed and painted in bright colors, which are dominated by blue, green and red. Also at the front of the building is carved a large sculpture of the deity in whose honor and was created this temple - Vishnu. Him in the temple can be seen in three different positions - sitting, standing and reclining.

Interior Koodal Azhagara no less beautiful than its appearance. Its entrance is decorated with figural carved colonnade, and its rooms are striking painted walls and ceilings. Also in the church there is an entire exhibition of carved wood, which depicts the coronation of Rama.

For the temple is easily accessible from almost anywhere in the city, which makes it even more attractive to tourists.