Temples in Trichy

The most famous landmark in Tiruchirapalli is the Rock Fort, a large outcrop of rock, 83 metres high. It is the only such outcrop in the otherwise-flat land of the city, and because of it Trichy is also called Rock City. On top of the rock is the Ucchi Pillayar Koil, a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vinayaka (Ganesha), from where one can enjoy a panoramic view of Tiruchirapalli. The temple was also used as a military fort by the Nayaks for some time.

On the southern face of the rock are several beautifully-carved cave temples of the Pallava period. On the eastern side is Sri Nandrudayan Vinayakar Temple, with Ganesha as the main deity. A large-sized Ganesha and depictions of other rare deities can be seen in this temple, which hosts festivals every year during the Vinayaka Chathurthi (birthday of Ganesha). Many Carnatic musicians have given concerts in this famous shrine. Around the rock temple is a busy commercial region, specializing in textiles, known as Chatram. The Main Guard Gate is flooded on festive occasions such as Deepavali, Ramzan, Bakrid, Christmas, and Pongal.

Samayapuram Maariamman Temple
The Samayapuram Maariamman Temple is situated on Trichy-Chennai NH45. It is about 20 kms the city. Daily hundreds of devotees throng the temple and perform Poojas.

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Srirangam)
Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple is situated at Srirangam. Srirangam is an island-town, surrounded by the waters of the River Kaveri on one side and the River Kollidam on the other side. It is among the most revered shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu in South India, and one of the largest temple complexes in India. It has 21 Gopurams, the largest is of 73m in height.

Tiruvanaikkaval or Jambukeswara Temple
The Jambukeswara Temple is situated 2 kms east of Srirangam. It has an excellent architectural design. The temple is named after the elephant which is believed to have worshipped Lord Shiva. It has been built under an ancient Jambu tree. The Lingam here is partially submerged in water to portray the God as Water.

Vekkaliamman Temple
The Vekkaliamman temple has no roof for the presiding Goddess. It is situated 3 kms from the centre of the city. The Goddess here, doesn't want to have the roofing till all the people of this place gets the roofing.

Vayalur Subramaniya Swami Temple
The Vayalur Subramaniya Swami Temple is situated 12 kms from Trichy, near Kuzhumani, the village with lush green fields. It is one of the famous Murugan Temple around Trichy.

Gunaseelam
The name of the God in Gunaseelam is Lord Prasanna Venkateshwarar. This Vaiashnavite Temple is situated 24 kms away from Trichy on the Kaveri River's bank.

St.Lourdu's Church
The St.Lourdu's Church is located in the heart of the city, near Theppakulam. This Church is for Lady of Lourdes and it has been built by the replicting the world famous pilgrimage, Basilica of Lourdes, which is located in southern part of France.

Nadhirsha Dargha
Nadhirsha Dargha is an ancient holy place of muslims in Trichy. The dome of this Dargha is built in Indo-Saracenic Architecture which is very big and elegant. This Dargha is situated near Chatram bus stand.