Temples in Trichy

Rock Fort

The most famous land mark of this district is Rockfort Temple. This temple crowns a massive outcrop of rock that soars 83 meters upwards, from the surrounding plains.It is reached by a step flight of 437 steps cut into the rock. Hallway up is the Sri Thayumanavar lswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It has a 100 pillared hall, and a Vimana. From its summit we will get a fantastic view of the town plus its other main landmark, Srirangam,Cavery River,Coleroon River,Thiruvanaika Kovil.

Srirangam

Sanctity is accorded to a place on the basis of its threefold popularity of the presiding deity, the quality of the holy waters and its hoary past. The holy shrine of Srirangam has all these attributes in rich measure. The township of Srirangam enveloping the shrine is situated on a tiny island formed by the bifurcation of the river Cavery at a place called Mukkombu (Upper anaicut). The southern distributary of the river retains the name Cavery,while the northern branch is called Coleroon. The abode of the Supreme Lord, Sri Ranganathar, the reclining form of Lord Vishnu is situated in Srirangam 8 kilometers from Trichy city. There are not less than 22 gopurams, one of which is the tallest in India. The 72m high 13-tiered Rajagopuram was built in 1987 while the remaining 21 gopurams were built between the 14th and 17th centuries.

Jambukeswara Temple

Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated 2 kms east of Srirangam.The temple is named after the elephant which is believed to have worshipped Lord Siva here. Installed under an ancient Jambu tree, the lingam is partially submerged by water and meant to represent God incarnate as water.

Samayapuram Kovil

Samayapuram Mariamman Temple is situated on Tiruchirappalli Chennai NH 45, just 20 kms north of Tiruchirappalli town. Every Sunday, Tuesday and Friday, hundreds of devotees throng the temple and perform Poojas. The offerings are in various forms. The most common offering is the Mavilakku Mavu made of jaggery, rice flour, dhal and ghee. Samayapuram is an important pilgrim center for all village people of this region.
Car festival(April- May) and Flower festival/ Poochorithal (Feb-March) are very famous in this temple along with the festivals during Vaikasi( Pancha Prahara Urchavam and Thai Poosam festival associated with the Renganathar at Srirangam.

ST.LOURDU's Church

Built in 1812, this church has lovered doors, which when opened, turns the church into an airy pavilion. Its excellent setting and marvelous architecture, makes it a site worth visiting. It is in the heart of the Trichy city, surrounded by commercial markets.

Hazrath Nathervali

It is ancient Mosque more than 1000 years old. It is marvelous architecture the doom is made up of shining marbles giving a great look to the Mosque. It is also situated in the heart of Trichy City.

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