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Trichy (Tamilnadu) |
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Population |
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711,120 (1991 census) |
Altitude |
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78 meters |
Climate |
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Summer Max : 37.10 °c , Min : 31.30 °c
Winter Max °c : 26.4° c, Min : 20.60 °c |
STD Code |
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0431 |
Languages spoken |
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Tamil, English and Urdu. |
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Tiruchirapalli, more commonly referred to as Trichy, lies 320 km to the south of Chennai, on the banks of the Cauvery. Trichy itself, has a long history, going back to the centuries before the Christian era, when it was a Chola citadel. The Pandyas and Pallavas held sway over the region for short periods. In the 12th century, Cholas were subverted by the Vijayanagar kings of Hampi, who proudly withstood the invading Muslims. Less than fifty years later, the Nayaks of Madurai came to power, constructed the Rock Fort, and firmly established Trichy as the trading city. |
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Rock Fort |
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The view from the fort is spectacular. The Vinayaka temple at the top is reached by climbing a tunnel in rock. Half way up is the Sri Thayumanaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Siva. 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. Tiruvanaikkaval (7 kms.) The temple here has a Siva lingam almost submerged in water, which flows from a subterranean spring in the sanctum sanctorum. The Lord's name Jambukeswarar is derived from a legend that an elephant once worshipped Him under the holy Jambu tree. |
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Srirangam |
The most important pilgrim center in the district is located in an island just 5kms 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 Ranganatha Temple.
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 and dominates the landscape for miles around, while the remaining 21 gopurams were built between the 14th and 17th centuries. |
Tiruvanaikkaval or Jambukeswara Temple |
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Situated 2kms 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 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. |
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Gangaikondancholapuram (100kms) |
The Brahadeeswarar temple at Gangaikondancholapuram was conceived and constructed by the Chola King Rajendra -I after his victory over the kingdoms in the region of the river Ganges. Apart from the huge Nandi, there are some beautiful sculptures including a dancing Ganesa, a lion-headed well and a stunning piece depicting Rajendra being crowned by Siva and Parvati. |
Kodumbalur(42 kms) |
Also known as Moovarkoil. Of the three shrines of Moovarkoil, only two exist now. These temples were built by Boodhi Vikramakesari in the 10th Century AD. The sculptures of Kalarimurthi, Gajhasamharamurthi, Ardhanariswara, Gangadaramurthi, etc. are masterpieces of art. Nearby is the Muchukundeswarar temple of the early Chola period. |
Grand Anicut(Kallanai) |
An irrigation dam built across the Cauvery by Karikal Cholan in the second Century AD and strengthened by the British. |
Mukkombu(Upper Anicut) (18 kms.) |
The River Kollidam branches off from the Cauvery here. This is another picnic spot with lush greenery and a park. |
Vayaloor(8 kms.) |
Lord Muruga Temple here set amidst lush green vegetation. |
Puliancholai(72 kms) |
This is a beautiful picnic spot in the foothills of the Kolli hills. |
Sittanavasal(58 kms.) |
The site of an ancient Jain monastery with fine fresco paintings in a rock cave. It is also noted for its pre-historic burial grounds. |
Get Trichy |
Visit by Road - Trichy is connected by regular buses with Bangalore (345 kms), Coimbatore (203 kms), Tanjore (56 kms), Kumbakonma (95 kms), Madurai (142 kms), Ooty (302 kms), Madras (320 kms), Kanyakumari (384 kms), Chidambaram (162 kms) Rameshwaram (228 kms), Palani (135 kms) etc. |
Visit by Air - Trichy is directly connected by Indian Airlines flights to Cochin & Madras |
Visit by Rail -Trichy is an important rail junction connected to Bangalore, Coimbatore, Cochin, Madras, Madurai, Quilon, Rameshwaram, Tuticorin, Tirunelveli.
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