Location: Tiruchirappalli
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Tiruchirappalli, India
Tiruchirappalli ( pronunciation (help·info)) (formerly Trichinopoly in English), also called Tiruchi or Trichy, is a major tier II city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Tiruchirappalli District. Trichy is the third largest city by area and fourth largest city by population in tamilnadu. It is the fourth largest municipal corporation and the fourth largest urban agglomeration in the state. Located 322 kilometres (200 mi) south of Chennai and 379 kilometres (235 mi) north of Kanyakumari, Tiruchirappalli sits almost at the geographic centre of the state. The Kaveri Delta begins 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) west of the city where the Kaveri river splits into two, forming the island of Srirangam, which is now incorporated into the Tiruchirappalli City Municipal Corporation. Occupying 167.23 square kilometres (64.57 sq mi), the city was home to 916,857 people in 2011.
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1. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 854 reviews
Dedicated to Vishnu, the temple of Srirangam's vast complex has seven enclosures formed by huge rampart walls and 21 elaborate towers.
Reviewed By Himanshu S
The place has vibrant energy dedicated to lord Vishnu though in south India most of temple dedicated to lord Vishnu but this temple is something unique and different with beautiful gopurams and colourful gates and vibrant energy of followers who make this place and unique !!! The temple has nice tower view for which u need to get a tower ticket which is about 20 rupees .
2. Sri Ayyappan Temple
Overall Ratings
5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By sridharan2017 - Tiruchirappalli, India
KUDOS for the just concluded Mega Annadhanam on 11/12/2017. TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT(TQM)--total participation of management,staff and volunteers. Perhaps they have out beat the Bombay Dabbawallas in achieving SIX SIGMA while conducting this Mega Event. I could not see any hiccups /tension or confusion anywhere.
For a budgeted estimate of 9.88 lacs participation from 16.500 people looks to be less.
I , being an Ayyappa,have been praying at this GREAT PRIVATE temple( SILENCE is a great PENANCE) for the past few weeks in the auspicious month of KARTHIGAI. Initially I was reluctant to participate in the Annadhanam despite their clarion call for participation in large numbers; since such occasions are meant more for the "havenots " rather than "havefull" like me. But the morning of 11/12/17 changed my stance;the Seating layout with number of people at each vantage point made me curious to have a taste of it.I entered the premises @1030 AM and walked out wit sumptuous food in an hour or so. Hall mark of this mega EVENT is that food was served on demand and everybody got their stomachful.
Coming to TQM it is perceived that all activities meticulously planned and work break down structure evolved, assigning responsibility to each and everyone.Executed like a well oiled machine. This speaks volumes on the LEADERSHIP. I notice a GENTLE LADY (ardent devotee of AYYAPPA) at the helm of affairs. Dignity of labour was seen her receiving and stacking the foot wear- a philosophy that in front of AYYAPPA all are equal irrespective of caste, creed,religion , rich or poor. Another acumen noticed is arrangement of washing of hands outside the premises in portable washbasins- enabling quick evacuation of the crowd.( this was absent on that day evening leading to congestion at entry point).
Success of this MEGA event( a lot of uncontrolled variables like numbers,crowd control and behaviour ,clock like precision) is on a good financial management involving donations from public ,ordering of ingredients,kitchen management, cooking etc.
I have participated in Annadhanam on UTTIRAM days earlier in other places, but I have never seen such a MEGA event executed with great aplomb.
Best regards
V.Sridharan
(Sr. Citizen)
Thillainagar
9442649135
3. Jambukeswarar Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By simham - India
Was in Tiruchi for a seminar and visited Srirangam early in the morning. Since the Temple was closed for Darshan, went to Jambukeswarar. The Temple, like many temples in Tamilnadu, is massive with fantastic corridors and fabulous architecture. However since it was too early (it opens around 0645 - 0700 hrs.) But the temple as such was open and I could have darshan of the main sivalinga through the window in front. Normally I could have gone very near. Water accumulates all the time and it is immersed in water on certain days. This is one of the Panchabhoota Lingas - representing Jalam (Water). The others are Arunachaleswarar (Tiruvannamalai) representing Fire, Ekambareswarar (Kancheepuram) the Earth, Srikalahasti (Vayulingam) and Chidambaram Nataraja (Akasha lingam)
4. Rock Fort Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 603 reviews
Reviewed By dhivya619 - Chennai (Madras), India
We visited Rock Fort during Decmember 2017. I was personally visiting it after almost 20 years and what a lot of change! And all for good too! It has been made so convenient for pilgrims and tourists with handrails and shaded walkways. My mother in her late 60s and with arthritis was able to climb all the way up. Our 7 year oild too climbed it in a jiffy and was extremely excited with all the wind blowing at the top. The darshan to Lord Vinayaga can be made a little better but I guess they have only so much room to work with on top. After the climb it would be better if people were able to see the God a little clearer and without the fear of getting pushed around. But I guess if ytou visit it early during the day it is pretty less crowded and you can wait and have the darshan to your heart's content.
Do visit Mahendravarman's cave temple just before climbing the final stretch. The engravings and the sculpture are very intriguing. Also visit Thayumanavar Swami temple which is quite enormous though it doesn't look that way from outside.
5. Brahmapureeswarar Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By Padcee - Bengaluru, India
The story goes, Brahma could get his acts together after making a temple for Shiva here. Also patanjali Maharshi did meditation here. Hence, if you wanted to have change in your life, come here and meditate and have a change in your life style. Perhaps the only temple where you could see shiva and brahma in the same temple.
6. Sri Rangam Ranga Nathar Temple
Overall Ratings
5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By meghashyam - Chennai (Madras), India
Kovil for Sri vaishnavites denotes srirangam as Chidambaram is for shaivaites , lord Ranganatha the tutelary diety of Lord Rama along with Sri Ranga Nachiyar bestowes liberation to sincere seekers , shrine for Sri ramanuja , Sri chakrathalwar ( opposite to each other ) are virtual power centres , the anjaneya seated on a pedestal opposite dwajasthambam is a great Vara samudhra , the lord is bewitching , maa Sri ranga Nachiyar is compassion incarnate , lord dhanvantri shrine is unique and soulful , lord Rama with shalagrama mala is majestic . Andal enshrined in a mirrored mandapam exudes divinity . It takes three to four hours to slowly explore this great edifice of spirituality .
7. Kallanai Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Dossarathy - Tiruchirappalli, India
One of the oldest earthen dams in the WORLD, you believe. Choosing winter season would be highly appreciated for this visit with deluge! Must visit when you are in Tiruchchirappalli / Thanjavur.
8. Maariamman Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By KRAMA200 - Seattle, Washington
One of the most famous Mariamman Temple in Tamilnadu believed,worshipped and revered by Thousands of Devotees.This blind belief makes it a popular and powerful god. The very sight of the Amman is mesmerizing and divine. Plan your visit as on busy days you may have to wait for hours to have darshan.
9. St. Lourdes Church
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Gregory D - New Lambton
We first saw this majestic church, with its soaring spires from the auto on the way to our hotel. We came back the next day, and visited this church after the Rock Fort temples.
A beautiful, serene place. It stands out throughout the area from the outside and is just as impressive inside. A lovely place to visit and contemplate.
10. Vekkali Amman Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Pravin L - Mumbai, India
Vekkaliamman is The powerful god, Veandum varam arulval vekkali, She is solves all problems pertaining Good life, Marriage, Illness, any sickness, child, wealth & Health problems. Prarthanai seetu is famous for this temple, Write our problem and submit vekkaliamman peadam. She will solve the problems. This is 100% True, pls see the temple must. Only temple where there is no abhishekham and roof.
