Madapuram is a small village I India that lies on the banks of the Vaigai River and on the National Highway 49 that connects Madurai with Rameshwaram. The village is situated 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Madurai. Though Madapuram is near Madurai it is within Sivaganga district. The famous Madapuram Badhrakali amman and ayyanar temple is situated at this place. Today this temple is managed by HR&CE ministry of Government of Tamil Nadu. The Thala virutcham is a Neem tree. The temple has two theerthams, namely Brahmma Gundam and Manikarni theertham. The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. until 8.00 p.m.