Trichy – industrial town
Trichy (Tiruchirapalli) is situated on the banks of river Cauvery. It is nearly 320 km from Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu state. Being stationed in the center of the state, it houses important industries such as BHEL, OFT, HAPP and the Golden rock railway workshop. The oldest city of state, Madurai, is also 150 km away from this town.
History:
In 300 B.C, during the Sangam period, the famous southern empire named Cholas ruled the town. The town was ruled by Pallavas and Pandyas for a short span of time. Later, Nayak rulers built Tiruchirapalli, called as Trichy in short, around a rock fort.
The Rock Fort:
This striking feature of Trichy is centrally located in the town. Here an Uchi Pillayar (Lord Vinayak, the son of Lord Shiva) temple is perched atop an 82 m high rock. Nearly 344 steps were cut into the rock to reach this temple. While climbing up these steps through tunnels, tourists must stop at the Thayumanaswamy temple which enshrines Lord Shiva.
Tourists are awestricken on seeing a 100 pillared, golden ceiling in Thayumanaswamy temple. Also the fort has two cave temples which belong to the 6th and 7th centuries. The sculptures of these temples are a real feast for the visitors’ eyes.
Government Museum:
This museum is located on the Bharathidasan road in Trichy. Here travelers can observe beautiful bronze and stone sculptures.
Srirangam:
This picturesque island pilgrim spot is midstream in the river Cauvery. It is just seven km away from Trichy. This spot has a temple which is dedicated to “Ranganathan Swamy” (Lord Vishnu). Between the 13th and 18th centuries, various dynasties like Cholas, Pandyas, Pallavas, Hoysalas, and Vijayanagar, had taken care of this temple.
Sri Jambukeswara Temple:
Nearly 2.5 km to the east of Srirangam temple, is located the Sri Jambukeswara temple. This temple was constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture. The temple which dates back to AD 1600, has beautifully carved rampant dragons, Nayak portraits etc. The place is worth visiting.
Thiruvanaikkaval:
This place is just six km from Srirangam. The temple here is dedicated to the Shiva Linga. It is believed that a legendary elephant worshipped this Shiva Linga. The temple’s five walls and seven gopurams captivate the visitors.
Woraiyur:
The city, which was once a capital of the Cholas, is a part of Trichy. It is well known for its handloom sarees and hand - rolled cigars which were relished by even Winston Churchill.
Samayapuram:
This is another important pilgrim spot of Tamil Nadu. It houses a temple dedicated to a village deity called “Goddess Mariamman”. The temple has a rich historical background.
Viralimalai Sanctuary:
This is located 30 km away from Trichy. Tourists can worship Lord Subramanyan in the Murugan temple in this small town. It also has a sanctuary which has a huge population of wild peacocks. Tourists can enjoy the divine beauty of these free roaming peacocks.
Sittanavasal:
Nearly 58 km away is this place which contains an ancient Jain Monastery. Tourists can see enthralling fresco paintings on the walls and ceilings of this monastery. Most of these paintings date back to the period of Pandyas (7th century till 10th century).
The airport is located seven km from the heart of town. Trichy railway junction connects it with all other major parts of India. It also has well laid roads.
History:
In 300 B.C, during the Sangam period, the famous southern empire named Cholas ruled the town. The town was ruled by Pallavas and Pandyas for a short span of time. Later, Nayak rulers built Tiruchirapalli, called as Trichy in short, around a rock fort.
The Rock Fort:
This striking feature of Trichy is centrally located in the town. Here an Uchi Pillayar (Lord Vinayak, the son of Lord Shiva) temple is perched atop an 82 m high rock. Nearly 344 steps were cut into the rock to reach this temple. While climbing up these steps through tunnels, tourists must stop at the Thayumanaswamy temple which enshrines Lord Shiva.
Tourists are awestricken on seeing a 100 pillared, golden ceiling in Thayumanaswamy temple. Also the fort has two cave temples which belong to the 6th and 7th centuries. The sculptures of these temples are a real feast for the visitors’ eyes.
Government Museum:
This museum is located on the Bharathidasan road in Trichy. Here travelers can observe beautiful bronze and stone sculptures.
Srirangam:
This picturesque island pilgrim spot is midstream in the river Cauvery. It is just seven km away from Trichy. This spot has a temple which is dedicated to “Ranganathan Swamy” (Lord Vishnu). Between the 13th and 18th centuries, various dynasties like Cholas, Pandyas, Pallavas, Hoysalas, and Vijayanagar, had taken care of this temple.
Sri Jambukeswara Temple:
Nearly 2.5 km to the east of Srirangam temple, is located the Sri Jambukeswara temple. This temple was constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture. The temple which dates back to AD 1600, has beautifully carved rampant dragons, Nayak portraits etc. The place is worth visiting.
Thiruvanaikkaval:
This place is just six km from Srirangam. The temple here is dedicated to the Shiva Linga. It is believed that a legendary elephant worshipped this Shiva Linga. The temple’s five walls and seven gopurams captivate the visitors.
Woraiyur:
The city, which was once a capital of the Cholas, is a part of Trichy. It is well known for its handloom sarees and hand - rolled cigars which were relished by even Winston Churchill.
Samayapuram:
This is another important pilgrim spot of Tamil Nadu. It houses a temple dedicated to a village deity called “Goddess Mariamman”. The temple has a rich historical background.
Viralimalai Sanctuary:
This is located 30 km away from Trichy. Tourists can worship Lord Subramanyan in the Murugan temple in this small town. It also has a sanctuary which has a huge population of wild peacocks. Tourists can enjoy the divine beauty of these free roaming peacocks.
Sittanavasal:
Nearly 58 km away is this place which contains an ancient Jain Monastery. Tourists can see enthralling fresco paintings on the walls and ceilings of this monastery. Most of these paintings date back to the period of Pandyas (7th century till 10th century).
The airport is located seven km from the heart of town. Trichy railway junction connects it with all other major parts of India. It also has well laid roads.
