Thayumanaswamy Temple, Rockfort
The Thayumanavar Temple is situated in the Rockfort complex in the city of Tiruchirappalli. It was constructed by the Pallava king Mahendravarman I in the 6th century AD.It is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalam.
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Thayumanaswamy Temple,Rockfort
- According to Hindu legend, a pregnant woman named Rathnavathi was an ardent devotee of Shiva and he arrived in the form of her mother to attend to her delivery. The presiding deity is thus named Thayumanasway, the one who acted as mother.
- The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
- The Rockfort is a fortress which stands atop a 273-foot-high rock. It consists of a set of monolithic rocks accommodating many rock-cut cave temples.
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- Transportation in AC Etios/Dzire cabs.
- Toll charges and driver’s allowance.
- Upon booking confirmation, the Sthalapuranam of temples mentioned in the itinerary will be sent through email.
- Assistance regarding temple and pooja information will be provided on request
