Major and very important temples in Trichy, India, South Tamilnadu.
TRICHI SRIRANGAM : Srirangam is an island surrounded by river cauvery and kolidom on its either side. It is situated at a distance 7 km from trichy. The entire island srirangam is some 600 acress broader. The Renganatha swamy temple seen here has a history for about 5000 years. The seven huge walls of these temples have enclosed the streets of this entire island. This temple’s fame is because of the rajagopuram which is the highest tower in south India. There are also 21 gopurams around the Temple. But, the rajagopuram has got in glory because or its gigantic feature. It is 72m high and 13 tiered. It was built during the year 1987. All other Gopurams were built from 14th and 17th century.
THIRAVANAIKKA TEMPLE : It is one amongst the jothirlinga states of lord shiva Lord shiva is seen in a form of linga and he is partially submerged in water.Underneath the linga form of shiva a spring comes and is a divine gift of the god.
SAMAYAPURAM TEMPLE : This temple situated at a distance 20 km from trichy. The deity here is called “samayapuram mariamman”. This Goddess is believed to be the sister of Lord Vishnu. An important place amongst the places of residence of Goddess sakthi who is the wife of Lord shiva.
UTCHI PILLAIYAR TEMPLE : It's a combination of two famous 7th century hindu temples, one dedicated to Lord Ganesh and the other dedicated to Lord Shiva, located a top of a small rock in Trichy. Geologically the 83m high rock is said to be one of the oldest in the world, dating over 3 billion years ago.
THIRAVANAIKKA TEMPLE : It is one amongst the jothirlinga states of lord shiva Lord shiva is seen in a form of linga and he is partially submerged in water.Underneath the linga form of shiva a spring comes and is a divine gift of the god.
SAMAYAPURAM TEMPLE : This temple situated at a distance 20 km from trichy. The deity here is called “samayapuram mariamman”. This Goddess is believed to be the sister of Lord Vishnu. An important place amongst the places of residence of Goddess sakthi who is the wife of Lord shiva.
UTCHI PILLAIYAR TEMPLE : It's a combination of two famous 7th century hindu temples, one dedicated to Lord Ganesh and the other dedicated to Lord Shiva, located a top of a small rock in Trichy. Geologically the 83m high rock is said to be one of the oldest in the world, dating over 3 billion years ago.
