Justices Anita Sumanth and C. Kumarappan observed that the temple located upon a total extent of 92.78 acres of land was divided into two demarcated zones: Iraniyan Kottai (inner ring) and Azhagapuri Kottai (outer ring).

HC directs inner ring in Alagarkoil be designated vehicle-free zone
Published – November 21, 2025 09:18 pm IST – MADURAI

The Hindu Bureau
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The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed that the Iraniyan Kottai (inner ring) of the Kallazhagar Temple in Alagarkoil in Madurai be designated as a vehicle-free zone.

A Division Bench of Justices Anita Sumanth and C. Kumarappan observed that the temple located upon a total extent of 92.78 acres of land was divided into two demarcated zones: Iraniyan Kottai (inner ring) and Azhagapuri Kottai (outer ring).