Azhagar Kovil is situated near Madurai, and it is also known as Tirumal irum cholai. This shrine of Vishnu is venerated by the hymns of Alwars.
The legend says that sage Suthapas (Munivar) was bathing in Gangai at the Azhakar Hill and did not pay attention to Durvasar Maharish passing by. The enraged Durvasar cursed Suthapas that he would turn into a frog. The only he would return to his natural form is Lord Sundararajar, also known as Kallazhakar would redeem him of his curse.
The munivar in his frog status performed ‘thapas’ on the banks of the river Vaigai. The Lord Kallazhakar then comes from his abode in Azhakar Hill to redeem Mandooga Maharishi of his curse.
Chithirai Thiruvizha is celebrated, during every Tamil month of Chithirai. Chithirai Thiruvizha is about Meenakshi's Marriage and her brother, Azhakar. The main event is Kallazhakar Crossing the Vaigai river. Millions of people gather to see this event. Azhagar comes to Madurai to visit her sister’s marriage, but by the time he reaches Madurai, the marriage is already over. He then returns to Azhagar Kovil with a heavy heart. The festival is about how Azhagar becomes angry and the processions of marriage and himself.
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