Sights in Trichy (Tiruchirappalli)
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Rock Fort Temple
The Rock Fort Temple, perched 83m high on a massive outcrop, lords over Trichy with stony arrogance. The ancient rock was first hewn by religious-minded Pallavas, who cut small cave temples into the southern face, but it was the war-savvy Nayaks who later made strategic use of the naturally fortified position. There are two main temples: Sri Thayumanaswamy Temple, halfway to the top (there may be some bats snoozing in the ceiling), and VinayakaTemple, at the summit, dedicated to Ganesh. There are 437 stone-cut steps to climb, and the hike is worth the effort – the view is wonderful, with eagles wheeling beneath and Trichy sprawling all around into the greater Cauvery. Non…
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Temple Complex
Even if you’re feeling templed-out, this temple complex is going to knock your socks off. Located about 3km north of the Rock Fort, it feels more like a self-enclosed city than a house of worship, and in truth, that’s the idea: entering this temple’s inner sanctum requires passing through seven gopuram (the largest is 73m high). Inside the fourth wall is a kiosk where you can buy a ticket (Rs10) and climb the wall for a semi-panoramic view of the complex that delineates levels of existence and consciousness. You’ll proceed past rings of beggars, merchants and Brahmins, then plazas of devas (angels) and minor deities before reaching the inner chamber, dedicated to …
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Sri Jambukeshwara Temple
Visit Sri Jambukeshwara Temple one of the five elemental temples of Shiva, dedicated to Shiva, Parvati and the medium of water. The liquid theme of the place is realised in the central shrine, which houses a partially submerged Shiva lingam. The outer chambers are full of carvings, including several of an elephant being freed from a spider web by Shiva, which provoked the pachyderm to perform puja for the Destroyer.
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