Popular Temples in Trichy
Trichy or Tiruchirappali is situated on the banks of river cauvery. This place is a fine blend of tradition and modernity. There are a number of temples in Trichy. The most famous one is the Rockfort temple. It is the landmark of the city and is a spectacular structure. This monument is perched on a rocky out crop that rises abruptly in the plains. The Rock fort temple was built in 1736 AD by the Vijaynagar emperor. This temple is the oldest sediment fossil rock. The age of this rock is more than 3800 million years. There are nearly 300 steps laid here and you have to climb these to reach the temple. The temple is an architectural marvel and has letters engraved on the walls. The Rock Fort Temple complex consists of three temples, the Manikka Vinayakar temple, Uchhi Pillayar Koyil and the Shivastalam temple. The Shivastalam temple is a rock cut temple and is a landmark of Trichy.
Erumbeeswarar is a magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. There are beautiful sculptures like the huge Nandi, Dancing Ganesh, Lion headed well and a stunning Rajendra being crowned by Lord Shiva and Parvati. Koduumbalur has some temples that belong to the 10th century. The architecture of these temples is unique and the sculptures are interesting masterpieces. The temple of Muchukundeswara is an excellent specimen of the early Chola period.
Venkatasalapathi temple is situated at the top of Perumalmalai that lies about 960 feet above ground level. This temple was constructed by the grandson of Karikal Chozhan. There are some musicalpillars which is an architectural marvel. There are sculptures showing dashavatar, i. e. ten avatars of Lord Vishnu. There is one goddess in the temple complex, Alamelumangai. Hundreds of pilgrims take part in the Girivalam procession on full moon days.
The Venkates temple in Gunaseelam is a famous tourist spot. The holy waters sprinkled during the pooja is said to be expiating all kinds of evil effects and all diseases of the mind.
Koranganatha temple is situated on the banks of the river cauveri. It is in Srinivasanallur situated about 50 kms from Trichy. There are some finest sculptures of stone that belong to the Cholas reign.
The Jambukeshwara temple in Thiruvanikaval is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple houses five concentric walls and seven gopurams. As the legend goes, an elephant once worshiped this deity under the holy Jambu tree. Hence, the name of this place is Jambukeshwara. The Shiva Lingam is submerged in water that flows from the subterranean spring. This temple represents the panchabhoota sthalam- representing the five basic elements.