9. Arulmigu Solaimalai Murugan Temple, Pazhamudircholai

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Arulmigu Solaimalai Murugan temple is one of the famous Madurai Murugan temples located atop a hill covered with dense forests, about 25 km north of Madurai. The entire prahara belongs to the Madurai district of Tamilnadu. In contrast, one of the six essential abodes of Lord Muruga’s temple entrance comes under Madurai. The Hindu religious and charitable endowments department of the Government of Tamilnadu maintains this temple.

• Address: Solai Malai(Pazhamuthir Cholai), Alagar Hills R.F, Azhagarkoil, Madurai District., Tamil Nadu 624401
• Timings: 5.30 AM to 1 PM and 4 PM to 9 PM.
• Dress Code: modest and comfortable attire
• Approx. Visit Duration: 1-2 Hours
• How To Reach: By road, you can reach Azhagar kovil (23 km from Madurai Central Bus Stand). The temple is 3 km from here which can be travelled by a bus service organized by the authorities, moving to and fro from the temple regularly.
• Temple Website: N/A
• Best Time To Visit: Annual Abhisek festival
• Other Attractions: Athisayam is a theme park located in Madurai which can be explored.

10. ISKCON, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple:

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness or ISKCON temple is located in Madurai. ISKON as a name today resonates with one and all whether religious or not. This Hare Krishna movement has become so famous that ISKON is not only popular in India but also extremely loved abroad. Today it has around five hundred centres and temples. This tranquil one at Madurai is also devoted sincerely to celebrate the love for Hare Krishna. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna and has a beautiful deity of Radha Madhav. The temple performs various rituals, prayers and kirtans. On Sundays, the temple serves prasadam to one and all present there. The temple is very prominently visited during festivals like Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Radha Ashtami, Gaur Purnima or Holi and Ekadashi.