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Tiruchirapalli
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Also known as: |
Trichy |
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History of: |
3rd centaury BC |
Population: |
7 Lac |
Tiruchirappalli now called Trichy is situated on the banks of the
Cauvery river. Trichy, the fourth largest city in the state was a
citadel of the early Cholas which later fell to the Pallavas. But the
Pallavas never really managed to retain control of this strategic city
and lost it to the Pandyas several times.
Tiruchirappalli is known for its Rock Fort and its temple at a height
of over 83 metres. Other renowned temples are, the Sri Ranganathaswamy
Temple (Srirangam), Siva temple at Tiruvanaikkaval and the Samayapuram
Mariamman Temple.
Major Attractions
Rock Fort
Trichy's most famed landmark is an 83 m high rock which is the only
outcrop in the otherwise flat land of the city. The most amazing fact
about the rock is that it is one of the oldest in the world -
approaximately 3,800 million years, which makes it as old as the rocks
of Greenland and older than the Himalayas.
Government Museum
This located on 19, Bharathidasan road. Bronze and stone sculptures
are on display here. Admission is free; the museum is open an all days
except Fridays.
St John's Church
This church built in 1812 has louvre doors which open to convert it
into airy pavillion and is located near the Theppakulam.
Kudumiyanmalai
The Siva temple here has some interesting inscriptions as well as
beautiful sculptures. One of the inscriptions deal with the musical
treatise of Mahendravaraman Pallava and his experimentation with
eight-stringed called Parivadini.
Tiruvanaikkaval Or Jambukeswarar Temple
Situated 2 km east of Srirangam, this beautiful Siva temple steals the
show from the larger Ranganathaswami temple due to its excellent
architectural design. The temple is named after the elephant which is
beleived to have worshipped Lord Siva here. Installed under an ancient
Jumbu tree, the lingam is partially submerged by water and is meant to
represent God-incarnate as Water.
Nearby
Excursions
Srirangam (7 km)
The districts most important pilgrims centre is located in an island
just 7 km from Trichy. Srirangam, surrounded by the waters of the
Cauvery on one side and its tributary Kollidam on the other, is a 600
acre island-town enclosed within the seven walls of the gigantic Sri
Ranganathaswami Temple. There are 21 gopurams, among which Rajagopuram
is the largest one. The 72m high 13-tiered Rajagopuram was built in
1987 and dominates the landscape for miles around, while the remaining
20 gopurams were built between the 14th and 17th centuries.
Sittannavasal (58 Km)
In this village are the remains of a 2nd century BC Jain cave temple.
Fresco paintings reminiscent of Ajanta adorn the walls. Many of them
are typical of the 9th century Pandyan period and include exquisetely
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.
Gangaikondacholapuram (100 Km)
The Brahadeeswarar temple at Gangaikondacholapuram was conceived and
constructed by the chola King Rajendra - 1 after his victory over the
kingdoms bordering the river Ganges. Apart from the huge Nandi, there
are some beautiful sculptures including a dancing Ganesha, a
lion-headed well and a stunning frieze depicting Rajendra being
crowned by Siva and Parvati.
Fun Festives
Mohini Alangaram, Vaikunta
Ekadashi, Garuda Sevai, Flower Festival and Car Festival at Srirangam
in December - January.
Float Festival at Rock Fort
Teppakulam in March - April.
Samayapuram Mariamman
Temple poochorithal Festival in March - April.
Distance
from major cities
Chennai |
319 Kms |
Madurai |
134 Kms |
Thanjavur |
42 Kms |
How to reach there
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The airport at Trichy has flights to
Chennai, Sharjah, Kuwait and Colombo. |
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It is a major junction on the metre
and broad gauge of Southern Railway and is connected to Chennai,
Madurai, Thanjavur, Bangalore, Mysore, Tirupathi, Rameswaram and
Kochi. |
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Trichy is connected by a good network
of roads to all important places in Tamil Nadu. |
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