Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Trichy iyyapan temple
Trichy iyyapan temple is situated near trichy central bus stand.
This temple architecture is very beautiful.All type of peoples are came to this temple.no charges
are collected from the public.Many social services are also takes place in this temple like blood donation camp,yoga class and free computer cources for poor peoples.silence is maintained inside this temple.It is one of the calm place in trichy.People are came here to relax there mind.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
St. John`s Church: -
ELAKURICHI church
Natharvali Temple
Sittanavasal
Sittanavasal is another important excursion destination from the city. The place is particularly famous for an ancient Jain monastery temple with exquisite fresco paintings inside the cave. The paintings here are exquisitely detailed pictures of animals, fish, ducks, people gathering lotuses from a pond and two dancing figures. Many of the structures here are of 9th century Pandyan period. Located at a distance of 58 kilometres from the city, Sittanavasal is also known for its pre-historic burial grounds.
Gangaikondan Cholapuram
KODUMBALUR Temple
Also known as Moovarkoil (36km from Pudukkottai). Of the three shrines only two exist now. These temples were built by Boodhi Vikramakesari in the 10th century A.D. with sculptures of Kalarimurthi, Gajasamharamurthi, Ardhanariswara, Gangadaramuthi, etc., which are masterpieces of art.
GUNASEELAM (22KM):
Vekkaliamman-temple:
Viralimalai Temple
Another important excursion point is Viralimalai. Located at a distance of 30 kilometres, this place is an important Hindu pilgrimage site attracting a lot of visitors every year. The main temple, perched on top of a hill here is dedicated to Lord Subramanya. The temple also offers a great view of the valley below. You must not also miss a visit to the nearby peacock sanctuary.
Vayaloor Temple
One of the must visit excursion points is Vayaloor. Located 8 kilometres away on the outskirts of the city, the place is famous for its Lord Murugan Temple. Lord Murugan (the son of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati ) is known as Lord Kartika in the rest of India. Situated amidst lush green vegetation, the place has a tranquil atmosphere giving you the much needed peace of mind.
Narthamalai Temple
Narthamalai
Located at a distance of 17 kilometres, Narthamalai is an important place to visit due to its religious importance. The place is specially characterised by its unusual stone temple, which is circular in shape. This temple has six large skilfully carved statues of Vishnu in the central hall. Moreover there are some other cave temples of historical importance too. These are believed to have been built by the Muthariyars. Here one of the 9th century Pallava cave temple is dedicated to Siva. Another temple, known as the Vijayalaya Choliswaran temple also exists here. The beautiful carvings and figures of the dancers in front of the vimana, the elegantly carved dwarapalakas and the figures of other gods on this temple structure reveal the aesthetic sense of the people of that time.
Samayapuram Mariamman Temple
Thiruvanaikaval temple
Srirangam Temple
The district's most important pilgrim centre is located in an island just 7 kms from Tiruchi. Srirangam, surrounded by the waters of river Cauveri on one side and its tributary kollidam on the other, is a 600 acre island-town enclosed within the seven walls of the gigantic Sriranganathaswami Temple.Most of it dates from the 14th to 17th centuries, and many people have had a hand in its construction, including the Cheras, Pandyas, Cholas, Hoysalas and rulers from Vijayanagar. The largest gopuram in the first wall on the southern side was completed as recently as 1987, and now measures 73m.