Arulmigu Sri Madana Gopala Swamy Temple

Arulmigu Madana Gopala Swamy Temple is situated on the Melamasi street in Madurai. It is exactly located at the Periyar bus stand on the eastern side of Immayil Nanmai Tharuvar Koil.

Here, the main deity is Madana Gopala Swamy with Bama and Rukmini. A goddess shrine in the temple is in the name of Madhuravalli Thayar. Main vrishksha in the temple is Plantain tree.

History says that Lord Shiva after marrying Meenakshi, ascended to the throne of Madurai as Sundara Pandiyan. Then he went into penance deep and got engulfed in flames of fire due to his body’s temperature. Destruction of the world commenced, and devas approached Lord Vishnu. Then Vishnu tries to stop Lord Shiva, but in vain. Then Vishnu understands divine music from his flute can calm down Lord Shiva. Hence, he becomes Madana Gopalan and starts playing his flute and Lord Shiva immediately comes out of his penance.

As per the request of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu resides in Madurai taking the form of Madana Gopalan under the Ashtanga vimanam holding the flute as Vishwaroopa Kanna.

The general belief is that, one who aspires to shine as musicians, come to this temple seek blessings. It is said that Andal came here with periyazhwar, and prayed the Lord here before becoming one with the God.

Old temple which gives a sudden peaceful mindset normal crowd pleaser to enter with happiness good maintenance of associations thulasi holy spirit water creates an positive impact silent ambient surrounding temple with lots of trees planted here

Very good Sri Krishna temple. They call here as Madana Gopala Krishna Swamy temple. It is in the heart of the city centre. Koodalalagar and immaiyil nanmai tharuvar siva temple are walkable distance from here. Don't take vehicle parking problems. Auto rickshaws are available but they demand 2 or 3 times more

December 2023:
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(It seems to be newly repainted.)

Namo narayana. In between the busy rush city you can see this temple with neat and peace full ambiance.must visit.

Kumbabisekam on 21.8.23
A beautiful temple dedicated to lord krishna. During every pradosam herwspecial poja conducted for lord Narashimma.

Good vaishnava temple in the heart of the city-Madurai.

Very nice place to worship lord Krishna but the temple was too poor in maintenance but it holds so many special history with it... Narasimar sakarthaalvar 5 face Hanuman saraswathi, simmavahani and navagraha santhi were individually located several pariharam rituals are written on the wall behind the aandal shanati. During pradhosam there will be abisegam to narasimar ...

Very powerful temple in the city. Walking distance from the madurai bus stand.

Devotees of Krishna will love this place for sure

Located in a busy place. Though it deserves a calm and peaceful Temple. Here you can enjoy and have A Deep Prayer.

A Good and A Spiritual harmony that one can enjoy.

One of the big temples in Madurai city, locals visit the temple twice a day. Continuously rain distrub at night during our Madurai stay for 10 days

A calm quiet rush free temple. Still more improvements can be done in the temple .

Best temple in Madurai and everyone in Madurai visit this temple at least once a month, good place, beautiful place, clean and some places are need to clean well,
Nearly all kind of god's are here and the main god is krishna

A Great worshipping place of Lord Mahavishnu in Madurai. The architect woks are wondering.

Good temple

Old temple and good thing is park your vehicles here and you are at a walkable distance to madurai Meenakshi Amman temple.

Very historical place with Divinity

One more Temple from Madurai (Temple city) which you should not miss.Very old ancient Temple

Divine 🔱❤