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Trichy, also known as Tiruchirappalli is located, in the
central part of Tamil Nadu. With an area of 18.47 Sq Km,
Trichy is fourth largest city of the state. Situated on the
banks of Cauveryriver, the city has religious as well as
historical importance. The city is characterized by several
temples, churches and a large number of must visit spots.
Trichy was the citadel of the Pandyas, Cholas and the
Nayakas. An 83 meter high Rock Fort, is the most famous
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The fort is regarded as one of the
oldest in the world , approximately 3,800 years old. At the
top of the rock the Ucchi Pillayar Koil temple is situated,
which is dedicated to Lord Vinayaka, from where one can have
a spectacular view of the city. The city presents a fine
mixture of tradition and modernity built around the Rock
Fort. The fort 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.
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In addition to the rock Fort, there are many Churches,
Colleges and Missions dating back to the1760s. The town
and its fort were built by the Nayaks of Madurai. This city has produced
several great Tamil scholars who gave a significant
contributions to the Tamil literature. Trichy is a major
commercial centrein Tamil Nadu, and is famous for artificial
diamonds, handloom cloth,cigars, glass bangles and wooden
and clay toys.
People :
The people of the city lead a simple lifestyle and they
celebrate many festival all through the year. Every year
at Samayapuram Mariamman temple three important
festivals namely Poochoriyal, Panch Prakaram and
Brahmotsavam are celebrated. During the festival
thousands of people from various castes and communities
throng the temple. Annual festivals of thecity are
celebrated during Thai Poosam and in the Tamil months of
Pankuni and Chittrai. On the last Sunday of Pankuni the
festival ends, while the Chariot festival is celebrated
on the first Tuesday of Chittirai. The float festival
takes place a week later..
Attractions in and arround Trichy :
Rock Fort - The Rock Fort is the only outcrop in
the city, that soars 83 meters high from the surrounding
plains. The Rock Fort temple is the landmark of Trichy.
The 3,800 million years old rock is one of the oldest in
the world, as old as the rocks of Greenland and older than
the Himalayas. One has to take a flight of 437 steps to
reach Rock Fort. The Shri Thayumanaswamy Temple, dedicated
to Lord Shiva stands halfway up. The temple has a 100
pillared hall and a Vimana. The Fort offers a breathtaking
view of the city and its landmark like Srirangam, Cauvery
River, Coleroon River and Thiruvanaika Kovil.
Thiruvanikaval Temple - Thiruvanaikaval Temple or
Jambukeswara Temple, dedicated to Shiva is situated 2 Kms
east of Srirangam. Legend says that two devotees of
Shivawere born under the influence of a curse as a white
elephant and a spider.The elephant worshipped Shiva with
flowers and water brought in its trunk so the temple is
named after the elephant. The Shiv Lingam is installed
underan ancient Jambu tree, and is partially submerged by
water, that means to represent God incarnate as water.
St. Lourd's Church - The Church of Our Lady of
Lourd, was built in 1812. It is in the heart of the Trichy
city, surrounded by business markets. The Church stays
within the St. Joseph College complex. The Church has 200
feet tall tower that is visible from a long distance.Built
in gothich architectural style, the church has several
doors, which when opened, turns the church into an airy
pavilion. The stained glass panels depicting tales from
the Bible are truly beautiful.
Natharvali Dargah - The ancient Dargah, more
than1000 years old, is situated in the heart of Trichy
city. Baba Natharvalioccupy a high rank among the Islamic
saints of the world. Even though he was the sultan, he had
no attachment to pleasures of royal life, right from his
younger days. He descended from his throne and undertook
holy pilgrimage for propagation of Allah's glory according
to Islamic tenets. The Dargah presents the fabulous
architectural style, and the dome made up of shining
marbles provides a beautiful look to the Dargah.
Museum -
The museum is located at Rani Mangammal Mahal near Super
Bazaar of Trichy. The museum has the collection of
severals cultures of Mahavir, Buddha and Vishnu etc. It
also houses fossils, prehistory Megalithic, Paleolithic
and Neolithic tools, earthen moulds for metals,
inscriptions and palm leaf manuscripts, insects,
reptiles, birds,mammals. Ancient sculptures such as
thirumal crawling Krishna, thirumal with consorts,
Goddess Durga, Saint Manickavasagar, Nataraja and
Chandra Sekharare on display. In addition the museum has
the collection of tribal model of Pachamalai hills,
Thanjavur painting , Coins of India etc. The museum
remains open on all week days except Fridays from 10.00
am to 17.00 pm.
Srirangam - Srirangam, an important pilgrim
centre lies at a distance of about 7 Kms from Trichy.
Srirangam with a area of 600 acre is bordered by the
Cauvery River on one side and its tributary Kollidam on
the other side. The town is enclosed within the seven
wall of the massive Sriranganathaswami Temple dating
back to 14th to 17th centuries.There are many people
behind the construction of temple, including the Cheras,
Pandyas, Cholas, Hoysalas and rulers from
Vijaynagar.There are 22 gopurams, one among these is the
tallest in India. 21 gopurams were built between the
14th and 17th centuries, while 73 meter high 13-tiered
Rajagopuram was built in 1987.
Accessibility -
Trichy is fourth largest city of Tamil Nadu, that's why it
is well-connected by Air, Rail and Road with rest of the
country.
Air - The Trichy airport is located at a distance of
5 Kms from the city. The airport is connected with with
Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Sarjah, Kuwait and Colombo.
Railways - Trichy Railway Station is an important
station on the Southern Railway. It is connected with
Chennai, Chidambaram, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tirupathi,
Rameswaram, Bangalore, Mysore, Kochi,Kanyakumari and
Mangalore.
Road - The city is well connected by road with
important places and south Indian cities. The distance of
the different towns are Chennai (316 Kms), Chidambarm (173
Kms), Coimbatore (204Kms),Tanjore (60 Kms), Darasuram (83
Kms), Madurai (142 Kms), Kumbakonam (98Kms), Mahabalipuram
(354 Kms), Ooty (302 Kms), Pondicherry (243 Kms) and
Gangaikondacholapuram (133 Kms)
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