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The spectacular Rock Fort Temple, the landmark of the city, is on the shores of the Kaveri. It is perched on a massive rocky outcrop at an altitude of 83 m above sea level. The Thayumanaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated halfway to the top. It has a 100-pillar hall and a vimana covered with gold. On the southern face of the rock are several beautifully carved rock-cut cave temples of the Pallava period.

 

 

Photograph from 1927

 

 

The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam, situated 6 km north of the city, is among the most revered shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu in South India, and is the largest temple complex in the world. Shrouded in a haze of coconut palms away to the north, the temple is built on an island in the middle of the Kaveri and covers an area of 2.5 km². Enclosed by seven rectangular walled courtyards, this temple has 21 gopurams, the largest of which was completed in 1987 and measures 73 m in height. Srirangam is connected to the mainland by a bridge. The temple is replete with excellent carvings and numerous shrines dedicated to various gods.

 

 

The Jambukeshwara Temple (Thiruvanaikaval), dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated just 2 km east of Srirangam and houses five concentric walls and seven gopurams. Legend has it that an elephant once worshipped the Lord under the holy Jambu tree, and hence the name Jambukeshwara. The principal deity is the Shiva lingam, almost submerged in water, which flows from the subterranean spring in the sanctum sanctorum.

 

 

The Samayapuram Mariamman Temple is located 12 km north of the city junction on Trichy-Chennai NH 45.The Maariamman Temple is one of the most visited shrines in Tamilnadu, dedicated to Maariamman, a manifestation of the primeval energy Shakti as the mother Goddess. The offerings are in various forms. The most common offering is the Mavilakku Mavu made of jagery, rice-flour, dhal and ghee. Mariamman is believed to be a form of Shakti associated with prosperity and health. Local beliefs associate the deity with cures for diseases such as small pox and chicken pox. Samayapuram was a local capital of the Vijayanagar rulers in the vicinity of Tiruchirappalli, and was known as Vikramapuram.

 

 

Thirunedungalanathar Lord Shiva temple (Thirunedungulam), is located 6 km east of BHEL, & 4km from NIT Trichy , dedicated to Lord Shiva , bears witness to the glory of Chola architecture. It has been referred in one of the Alvars-Thirugnana Sambanthar poetry.

 

 

Other temples in and around the city include

1. Vayalur Subramniya Temple,

2. Anbil,

3. Appakudathan

4.  Thiruvallarai Vishnu Temples,

5. Uraiyur Nachiyaar Temple,

6. Uraiyur Vekkali Amman Temple,

7. Thiruppaigeeli Siva Temple,

8. Gunaseelam Vishnu Temple,

9. Cantonment Iyyappan Temple,

10. Kaatazhagiya Singar Perumal Koil at Srirangam,

11. Brahma temple at Thirupattur and

12. Thirupparaithuraishiva temple.

 

 

The Architecture of the St. Joseph's College Church situated within the St. Joseph College Campus on College road is awe inspiring

 

 

Kollam pond in Crawford lies along the Trichy-Madurai Railway line. This pond is home to different types of bird varieties including ducks and Kingfisher. One could also see few fisherman spreading nets naviagating with the help of vehicle tyre tubes.

 

 

The Anna Science Centre-Planetarium is 5 km from Trichi Bus Terminal. Anna Science Centre/Planetarium is located on Pudukkottai Road by th Airport.

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