One of the best and most famous religious buildings of 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 temples built in honour of Vishnu, which are scattered throughout the vast territory of India.

The name of the temple comes from the words "Koodal", which is another name of Madurai, as well as "Azhagar", which means "beautiful".

Koodal Azhagar is located right in the city centre and is one of the oldest shrines. In addition, this temple is considered one of the oldest in the whole of southern India. Like many churches of the time, it is built in Dravidian style. Its beautiful tower, which is also called "gopuram", decorated with a huge number of figures of different sizes, among which we can find 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 on the front of the building carved sculpture of the deity in whose honor and was established this temple is Vishnu. Him in the temple can be seen in three different positions – sitting, standing and reclining.

Interior Koodal of Ashihara no less beautiful than its appearance. The entrance is decorated with figural carved colonnade, and its rooms are striking painted walls and ceilings. In addition the temple has an entire exhibition, carved from wood, which depicts the coronation of the Frame.

The temple is very easy to get to from almost anywhere in the city, which makes it even more attractive to tourists.