What is Alanganallur?
'''Alanganallur''' is a [[panchayat town]] in the district of [[Madurai district|Madurai]] in the state of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. This town is the headquarters of Alanganallur taluk and Alanganallur revenue block. The total population of this town is 11,075.<ref>http://www.census2011.co.in › ... › Madurai › Vadipatti › Alanganallur Town Panchayat</ref> Alanganallur town is famous for the [[Jallikattu]] ceremony conducted throughout the four days of Pongal festival.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2017/jan/16/despite-sc-ban-jallikattu-bulls-released-at-alanganallur-1560115.html|title=Despite SC ban, jallikattu bulls released at Alanganallur|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Agriculture is the main occupation in the town. The district headquarters Madurai city is 16&nbsp;km away from this town. [[Alagar kovil]] is also near by, within 18&nbsp;km. Nearby places which attracts tourist are : The Thadakai Amman falls, [[Kodaikanal]], [[Vaigai dam]], Kumbakarai falls and Kutladampatti. There is a small dam named Sathiyar near Palamedu. ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Madurai district]]