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In the 12th century, Cholas were subverted by the Vijayanagar kings of Hampi, who proudly withstood the invading Muslims. Less than fifty years later, the Nayaks of Madurai came to power, constructed the Rock Fort, and firmly established Trichy as the trading city.
The monument is open daily from 6 am to 8 pm. Entry is Rs. 0.50, plus Rs 10 if you have a camera. Shoes have to be left at the entrance near the temple elephant which passes each monotonous day blessing devotees in exchange for money. |
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ROCKFORT TEMPLE |
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An important pilgrimage centre
and also exclusive vaishnavate landmark. Srirangam is an island surrounded
by river cauvery and kolidom on its either side. It is situated at a distance
7 km from trichy. The entire island srirangam is some 600 acress broader.
The Renganatha swamy temple seen here has a history for about 5000 years.
The seven huge walls of these temples have enclosed the streets of this
entire island. This temple’s fame is because of the rajagopuram
which is the highest tower in south India. There are also 21 gopurams
around the Temple. But, the rajagopuram has got in glory because or its
gigantic feature. It is 72m high and 13 tiered. It was built during the
year 1987. All other Gopurams were built from 14th and 17th century. |
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SRIRANGAM TEMPLE |
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An important place of worship for
saivates located at a distance of 1.5 km from trichy and very nearer to
srirangam. It is one amongst the jothirlinga states of lord shiva Lord
shiva is seen in a form of linga and he is partially submerged in water.Underneath
the linga form of shiva a spring comes and is a divine gift of the god.
Archeological surveys prove that this was built in the same time when
Renganatha swamy temple was built. A holy place which has five walls around
and seven gopurams. only hindus are allowed in this temple. |
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THIRUVANIKOVIL TEMPLE |
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| This temple situated at a distance
20 km from trichy. The deity here is called “samayapuram mriamman”.
This Goddess is believed to be the sister of Lord Vishnu. An important
place amongst the places of residence of Goddess sakthi who is the wife
of Lord shiva. |
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SAMYAPURAM TEMPLE |
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Located on the Bank
of river cauvery on its north Bank and 24 km far away from trichy.
It is seen in the way towards Musri. Lord Vishnu is the deity here
and it is an important temple for vaishnavaites. The name of the
Lord Vishnu in this place is called “Prasanna Venkateshwara”.
This temple’s deity is believed to have
a magnificent power of curing mental
ailments and hencepeople use to bring the Mentally
retarded people over here. A mental asylum is also seen here run by
various people of a Trust. |
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GUNASEELAM TEMPLE |
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An important temple of Lord Vishnu
which also comes under 108 divyadasams (Shrines) of Vishnu. This temple
is located at a distance of 25 km from trichy. This temple is very ancient
and has got songs (called pasurams) sung by the twelve dedicated devotees
of Lord vishnu called as the azhwars. Out of them pariyazhwar and Thirumangai
azhwar has performed the function of Magalasnanam (Holy bath) in this
shrine to the god Vishnu who is called as pundaree kasha perumal (called
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THIRUVELLARAI TEMPLE |
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Uthamr koil is the only temple where
the mumoorthi (Vishnu, shiva & Brahma) are seen in a place. It is
at a distance of 4 km from srirangam town and 8 km from trichy. As per
hindu mythologies Lord Brahma is called as the creator of living beings,
Lord Vishnu is called as the Lord of well being (survivor) of living beings
and lord shiva is called as the destroyer .so, to have these three gods
in a single place, the devotees enjoys coming here with an immense pleasure.
Also this place is important amongst the vaishnava stalams Because this
Temple has also got many pasuram (poem) sung by the azhwar of vaishanava
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UTTHAMAR KOVIL |
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Located at a distance of 7 km from
trichy. The deity here is goddess “Vekkali amman” There is
no roof for the deity here which holds some legendary stories. A dominant
importance for this place is that, it was the capital city of ancient
chola rulers. Two cholas namely pugazh chola nayanar and Gochenkan cholan
were born here An important devotee of Lord Vishnu called Thirupaanlzhwar
was also born here. This is believed to be destroyed by a sand storm .
A legend says that a fire blessed with divine powers defeated an elephant
battle so, the name of this place is also called as kozhimangalam. Gochenkan
chola who born is this place built this temple of Goddess sakthi.
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URAIYUR TEMPLE |
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This temple is a peaceful place for worship.
There is no caste creed or race bars in this Temple. The high degree of
discipline is propagated here. Infact the temple is famous for its neat
maintenance and planned activities. A large meditation Hall is seen here.
Also, many boards and Hoardings with excellent messages to life are seen
here. Being located nearer to district Court the Temple is really a place
to find the way towards loyal life .special prayers are conducted for
people who are unmarried and also for the childless people. |
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AYAPPAN TEMPLE |
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An important shrine Lord Muruga. Lord
Muruga is famous Tamil god and said to be the leader in formation of Tamil
grammar. It is situated at a distance of 18 km from trichy via bishop
heber college. A small Temple of Lord muruga is seen. Every year people
gather in Thousands for a festival called thaipoosam. |
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VAYALOOR TEMPLE |
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| Viralimalai is a small town situated at a distance of 30-km from Tiruchirappalli and 40-km from Pudukkottai. It is famous for its Murugan temple and the Peacock sanctuary. The town is bestowed with a large number of wild peacocks, which roam around the Murugan temple. |
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VIRALIMALAI TEMPLE |
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Trichy also has some Christian monuments. The most elegant Chruch is St John's Church. It was built in 1812. St. John's Church has louvered side doors which can be opened to turn the church into an airy pavilion. The surrounding cemetery is also interesting. It is in the heart of the Trichy city, surrounded by commercial markets. |
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ST JHONS CHURCH |
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