Spanning over an area of about five square kilometers, Alanganallur is a small town in
Madurai District,
Tamil Nadu. It is situated about 9 km south of
Palamedu, 11 km north-east of Cholavandan (Sholavandan), and 17 km north-east of Sakkanurani.
Madurai, the Temple City, is about 17 km and
Tiruchirapalli is 109 km from Alanganallur.
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple,
Pazhamuthircholai Murugan Temple at Pazhamuthircholai,
Rajaji Park,
Kutladampatti Waterfalls, Nallamangaibagaswamy Hill Temple at Piranmalai are places worth visiting in the neighborhood.
Alanganallur is popular for Jallikattu (bull fighting), which is held on the eve of
Maatu Pongal. This festival is celebrated in the month of January. Tourist Department organizes a fair every year.
Convenient and affordable accommodation is available at
Hotel Chentoor,
Hotel International,
Hotel Park Plaza and
Madura Park Inn in Madurai.
Madurai Airport is the nearest airport.
Vadipatti Railway Station serves the town.
Madurai Junction Railway Station is the nearest major railhead. Alanganallur can be approached from Madurai,
Melur and Nattam by road.
