Tiruchirappalli commonly known as Trichy, situated on the banks of the river Cauvery is the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu. It was a citadel of the early Cholas which later fell to the Pallavas. Trichy is a fine blend of tradition and modernity built around the Rock Fort. Apart from the Fort, there are several Churches, Colleges, and Missions dating back to the 1760s. This city has given great Tamil scholars whose contributions to the Tamil literature have been very significant. The city is also a thriving commercial center in Tamil Nadu and is famous for artificial diamonds, cigars, handloom cloth, glass bangles and wooden and clay toys. Here are the few Not-to-Miss Temples in Trichy.

Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple:

Srirangam is well known for Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple which is the foremost of the eight self-manifested shrines of Lord Vishnu. The temple is considered the first among 108 prominent Vishnu temples and also one of the popular Tourist place of Tamilnadu.

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is one of the most famous temples in South India, constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture. Built across an area of 156 acres, this temple is dedicated to Ranganatha, a reclining form of Hindu deity, Lord Vishnu. This temple lies on an island formed by the twin Rivers Cauvery and Kollidam. Though the temple existing since 2nd century BC, the archaeological inscriptions are available only from the 10th century CE.

This temple is also known by other names such as Thiruvaranga Tirupathi, Periyakoil, Bhoologa Vaikundam and Bhogamandabam. It has seven enclosures formed by thick and huge rampart walls which run around the sanctum. Apart from the 7 enclosures with massive walls, the temple complex has 21 very colorful sculpted gopuras, 50 sub-shrines, 9 sacred pools and a golden Vimana (dome) over the sanctum sanctorum of the presiding deity.

Temple timings (Opening and Closing time):

Morning: 6:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Evening : 1:15 PM to 9:00 PM

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Temple Contact Details:

Ph: No: 0431 243 2246

The Rockfort Temple :

The Rock Fort is a historic fort and temple complex built on a large rock with a height of 85 meters.

Pallavas built the initial temple, but the Nayaks made use of its naturally fortified position and designed it as a fort. There are 344 steps carved out of rock lead to the top. The fort complex has witnessed fierce battles between Madurai Nayakas and Bijapur, Carnatic and Maratha forces. The fort played an important part during the Carnatic wars, helping lay the foundations of the British Empire in India. The Rockfort is the most prominent landmark of the city.

There are three Hindu temples inside the Rockfort, the Ucchi Pillaiyar Temple, Thayumanavar Temple and the Manikka Vinayakar Temple. The Manikka Vinayakar Temple is located at the foot of the hill, dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Manikka Vinayakar is the patron deity of the Trichy.

Temple timings (Opening and Closing time):

Ucchi Pillaiyar Temple:

Morning: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Thayumanavar Temple:

Morning: 6:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Evening : 4:00PM to 8:00 PM

Manikka Vinayakar Temple:

Morning: 5:30 AM to 12:00 Noon

Evening : 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Temple Pooja Details:

Temple Contact Details:

Ph: No: 0431 270 4621

Thiruvanaikovil Jambukeshwarar Temple:

Sri Thiruvanaikoil or Thiruvanaikaval, is famous for Jambukeswarar Temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was built by Kochengon, one of the Early Cholas around 1800 years ago on Srirangam Island.

Thiruvanaikoil Temple is one of the five major Shiva Temples known as Panchabhoota Sthala representing the element of water. The sanctum has Shiva Lingam in the form of Appu lingam (water lingam). The sanctum of Lord Jambukeshwara has an underground water stream and one can see water coming out of that stream all the time. The presiding goddess is Devi Akilandeswari Amman.

Temple timings (Opening and Closing time):

Morning:  5:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Evening :  3:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Temple Pooja Details:

Temple Contact Details:

Ph: No: 0431 223 0257