Places to visit in the city Trichy
ROCK FORT TEMPLE - Trichy
 Among the many spectacular sites to visit in Trichi, the
Rock Fort Temple is a must visit. The fort is a massive
rocky structure built at an altitude of 83 m above sea level.
Located on the banks of the river Cauvery, it is Trichi's
most famous landmark. Halfway to the fort lies the Thayumanaswamy
Temple, also known as the Rock Fort Temple. The temple,
dedicated to Lord Shiva is an important pilgrimage site
of the Hindus. This beautifully carved rock-cut cave temple
of the Pallava period has a 100-pillar hall and a Vimana
covered with gold. The fort on the top of the rock gives
you a spectacular view of the surrounding areas.
TIRUVANAIKKAVAL TEMPLE - Trichy Located at a distance of 7 kilometres from Trichi, Tiruvanaikkaval
is an important spot to visit, especially for its religious
importance. The city is famous for its Jambukeswarar temple.
According to a legend, an elephant had once worshipped the
linga (phallus) under the holy Jambu tree at this very site
due to which it got its present name-Jambukeswarar. The
temple is famous for its Siva lingam that is almost submerged
in water which flows from a subterranean spring in the sanctum
sanctorum. The temple has five walls and seven gopurams.
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