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Tiruchirapalli District,
Tamil Nadu |
| Shortly Called |
Tiruchi Or Trichy |
| Landmark Of The City
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Rock Fort Temple |
| Famous For |
Artificial Diamonds,
Cigars, Handloom Cloth, Glass Bangles And Wooden
And Clay Toys |
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| NEARBY
CITIES |
Dindigul
- 93-km
Karur - 69-km
Manapparai - 37-km
Pudukkottai - 50-km
Thanjavur - 48-km
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Situated in Tiruchirappalli
district, on the banks of the River Kaveri (also spelt
as Cauvery) is Tiruchirappalli, a city known for its
educational institutions, industries, and temples. It
is shortly called as "Tiruchi" or "Trichy".
Trichy is the district headquarters of the district
of Tiruchirappalli and has its name for tourist attraction.
The city is a thriving commercial centre in Tamil Nadu
and is famous for artificial diamonds, cigars, handloom
cloth, glass bangles and wooden and clay toys.
History Of Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchi itself has a long history dating back to the
centuries before the Christian era when it was a Chola
citadel. During the first millennium AD, it changed
hands between the Pallavas and Pandyas many times before
being taken by the Cholas in the 10th century AD. When
the Chola Empire finally declined, Tiruchi passed into
the hands of the Vijayanagar kings of Hampi and remained
with them until their defeat, in 1565 AD by the forces
of the Deccan Sultans.
The city and its fort, as they stand today, were built
by the Nayaks of Madurai. It was one of the main centers
around which the wars of the Carnatic were fought in
the 18th century during the British-French struggle
for supremacy in India.
The Landmark Of The City
The most famous landmark of Tiruchirappalli is the Rock
Fort Temple, a spectacular monument perched on a massive
rocky out crop which rises abruptly from the plain to
tower over the old city. |
| PRIME ATTRACTIONS |
Government
Museum
Situated at Thirukokarnam, the museum is located near
the Pudukkottai station, at a distance of 40 km from Trichy.
The rare collections in the sections of Geology, Zoology,
Paintings, Anthropology, Epigraphy,Historical Records,
etc., are very interesting. The museum is open on all
days except Mondays.
Viralimalai Sanctuary
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.
Sittanavasal
Located at a distance of 58-km from Trichy is Sittanavasal,
a site of an ancient Jain monastery with fine fresco
paintings in a rock cave. Many of them are typical of
the 9th century Pandyan period and include exquisitely
detailed pictures of animals, fish, ducks, people gathering
lotuses from a pond and two dancing figures. There are
also inscriptions dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries.
Fresco paintings from the 7th century can be seen on
the ceiling of the Ardhamandapam.
There are many pre-historic burial sites around Sittanavasal
and among the relics unearthed are burial urns, cists
and Kurangupatarai.
Kudumianmalai
Kudumianmalai temple is located at a distance of 25-km
from Trichy. The presiding deity is Lord Sikhagireeswara.
There are beautiful sculptures and a thousand pillar-hall
within the temple. |
| PLACES OF WORSHIP |
Temples:
Rock Fort Temple
The Rock Fort temple complex in Tiruchirappalli is
a collection of three temples - the Manikka Vinayakar
temple at the foot of the hill, the Uchhi Pillayar
Koyil at the top of the hill and the Taayumaanavar
Koyil (Shivastalam) on the hill. This Shivastalam
is a rock cut temple on a hill and is the most prominent
landmark in Tiruchirappalli that can be reached by
a flight of steps on the way to the famous Ucchi Pillayar
temple.
Sri Ranganathaswami Temple At
Srirangam
Located 7-km from Trichy is Srirangam, the abode of
the Supreme Lord, Sri Ranganatha, the reclining form
of Lord Vishnu. The temple of Ranganatha, the largest
in India, is of particular reverence to all Hindus.
Srirangam is also listed as one of the Nava Graha
Sthalas, or temples representing the planets.
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Tiruvanaikkaval
or Jambukeswara Temple
Situated 2-km east of Srirangam, this
beautiful Shiva temple steals the show from the larger
Ranganathaswami temple due to its excellent architectural
design. The temple is named after the elephant, which
is believed to have worshipped Lord Shiva here. Installed
under an ancient Jambu tree, the lingam is partially submerged
by water and meant to represent God incarnate as Water.
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Gangaikondan
Cholapuram
GangaikondaCholapuram is located
in Udayarpalayam Taluk (also spelt as Taluka) of Perambalur
district, at a distance of 100-km from Trichy. Rajendra
I, a Chola ruler established GangaikondaCholapuram as
his capital city and built a magnificent temple dedicated
to Lord Shiva. Apart from the huge Nandi, there are
some beautiful sculptures including a dancing Ganesha,
a lion-headed well and a stunning piece depicting Rajendra
being crowned by Lord Shiva and Parvati.
Avadayar Koil
Avadayar Koil, previously known as
"Thiruperunthurai", is an important Shivasthala
located at a distance of 8 miles from the Arantangi
railway station and about 94-km from Trichy. The sculptural
work of the temple is exquisite. It is perhaps the best
architectural marvel in South India.
Kodumbalur
Also known as "Moovarkoil",
Kodumbalur is 36-km from Pudukkottai and 42-km from
Tiruchirappalli. It was formerly the seat of Irukkuvelirs,
who were related to the Cholas. Of the three shrines
of Moovarkoil only two exist now. Boodhi Vikramakesari
built these temples in the 10th century AD. The architecture
of the temple is unique among south Indian temples.
The sculptures of Kalarimurthi, Gajasamharamurthi Ardhanariswara,
Gangadaramurthi, etc. are interesting masterpieces of
art. Nearby is the Muchukundeswarar temple of the early
Chola period.
Gunaseelam
Located at a distance of 22-km from
Trichy is Gunaseelam, a place famous for its temple
for Lord Vishnu, known as "Prasanna Venkateswara".
CHURCHES:
St. John's Church
Built in1812, St. John's Church has
louver doors which open to convert it into an airy pavilion.
The surrounding cemetery is also interesting.
Avur
Located at a distance of 30-km from
Trichy is Avur, which is famous for an old church constructed
by Father John Venantius Bouchet.
Elakurichi
At a distance of 65-km from Trichy
is Elakurichi, a place famous for the ancient church
built by the famous Catholic Missionary, Constantine
Joseph Beschi, popularly known as "Veeramamunivar".
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| HOW TO GET THERE
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Air:
Tiruchirappalli has an airport (5-km) from the city.
Various airlines connect Trichy with Chennai, Sharjah,
Kuwait and Colombo.
Rail:
Trichy is an important junction on the Southern Railway.
It connects Chennai, Thanjavur, Madurai, Tirupati, Tuticorin
and Rameshwaram on the metre gauge, and Bangalore, Coimbatore,
Mysore, Kochi , Kannyakumarai and Mangalore on the broad
gauge.
Road:
Tiruchi is well connected by road with important places
of South India. City bus service, tourist taxis, auto
rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available for local
transportation. |
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