Places Of Interest

Tiruchirappalli (also called Tiruchi or Trichy) is an ancient city in India's southern Tamil Nadu state. The Kaveri and Kollidam rivers flow around Srirangam Island, which is known for sacred Hindu sites Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, with intricately carved gopurams (towering gateways), and Jambukeswarar-Akilandeswari Temple, dedicated to the god Shiva. The Rock Fort Temple complex towers over the city center.

Rockfort Temple

The ancient Pallavas carved the rock with deft precision, laying the foundation for this sacred site. The Nayakkars of Madurai and the Vijayanagara Empire later expanded and renovated the temple, resulting in a breathtaking fusion of architectural styles that leaves visitors in awe.

Our Lady of Lourdes Church

The Our Lady of Lourdes Church is located in the city of Tiruchirapalli in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Built in the Gallo-Catholic design, the Church is devoted to Our Lady of Lourdes. The church is considered one of oldest of the 22 churches in the city which are older than 100 years.

Hazrath Thable Alam Badhusa Nathervali Dargah

In the heart of Tiruchirappalli (or Trichy) lies, home to the Hazrath Thable Alam Badusha Nathervali Dargah. The shrine is a testament to the centuries-old Islamic tradition and spiritual solace in southern India. This site is not just a place of worship but a mosaic of history, culture, and unwavering faith that tells the remarkable story of Islam’s roots in southern India.

Sri Swarana Bairavar Temple

Sorna Bhairavar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Bhairava, fierce form of Lord Shiva located at Trichy City in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. The Temple is located at about 250 meters from Gandhi Market Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Trichy Chatram Bus Stand, 4 Kms from Trichy Central Bus Stand, 3.5 Kms from Trichy Railway Station, 7 Kms from Srirangam and 8 Kms from Trichy Airport.

Holy Redeemer's Basilica

The Basilica of the Holy Redeemer and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Tiruchirappalli is one of six Roman Catholic minor basilicas in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India

River Kaveri

The Kaveri is a major river flowing across Southern India. It is the third largest river in the region after Godavari and Krishna. The catchment area of the Kaveri basin is estimated to be 81,155 km² and encompasses the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and the union territory of Puducherry

Vekaliammal Temple

Vekkali Amman Temple is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Vekkaali, a form of the goddess Kali. It is located in Woraiyur, a neighbourhood in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

Amma Mandapam

The Amma mandapam is a typical ghat (a stairway leading down to a landing in the Kaveri River) located 2 km away in the opposite direction of Srirangam Sri Ranganathar Swamy temple. The Amma Mandapam ghat is the home of numerous ceremonies and rituals.
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Thiruvanaikovil

Thiruvanaikaval Paadal Petra Sthalam or Thiruvanaikovil is a neighbourhood in the city of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated on the northern banks of the Kaveri river, on the Srirangam Island.

Sri Rangam

The Ranganathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ranganatha and his consort Ranganayaki. The temple is located in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India.

Vayalur Murugan Temple

This temple is around 1200 years old and was built during the reign of Cholas. The temple was built by the Cholas in the 9th century AD. The temple is surrounded by lush green fields and located close to the Uyyakondan river. The gopuram of the temple was connected by the Hindu savant, Kirupanandha Variyar.

Samayapuram Mariyamman Temple

Mariamman is also known as "Samayapura Mariamman". The main deity is made of clay, sand with some extractions of herbs unlike traditional Mariamman deities, Hence there is no abhishekam(sacred bathing)

Kallanai Dam

The Kallanai Dam, also known as the Grand Anicut, is an ancient water diversion structure located on the Kaveri River near Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. It's one of the oldest functioning dams in the world, built by Chola King Karikala Chola in the 2nd century AD.

Akkaraipatti Sai Baba Temple

Sprawling over an area of 50,000 sq. ft, Akkaraipatti Sai Baba Temple is one of the largest temples for Shirdi Sai Baba in Asia. It was consecrated near Samayapuram, Trichy in a small hamlet called Akkaraipatti The magnificent Akkaraipatti Sai Baba Temple is situated about 4 km from the Samayapuram toll plaza on the Chennai - Trichy Bye Pass Road

Arulmigu Boominathar Temple

Temple was built only by Thirumathi Pappammal & her brother Muthusamy Kunchitapatham Zamindar in after year 1900 there's no temple in this place till 19thcentury & stones were taken from own house hold of thirumathi pappammal & she asked thiruvaduthurai aatheenam to manage & donated 1000 acres in 1905 , approved by Nawab of Arcot.

Brahmapureeswarar Temple

There are separate shrines for Lord Brahmapureeswarar and Lord Brahmanayaki. A huge 6 feet long statue of Lord Brahma can be seen by the side of the Lord Shiva shrine. The 12 Shiva Lingas worshipped by Lord Brahma is also kept intact in this temple.

Thanjavur Big Temple

The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, also known as the Big Temple, was built around 1010 AD by Chola king Rajaraja Chola I. It marks its 1000th birthday in 2010

Thanjavur temple height is 212 ft towering Shiva temple, which is home to one of the largest Shiva Lingas of the country. A great Nandhi Shrine (sacred bull), carved out of a single rock at 16 ft long & 13 ft high and standing tall at the entrance. This is the second largest Nandhi in India.

Sources : Wikepedia & Tamil Nadu Tourism