At Trichy, the Rock Fort is a a huge 83 meter rock which is approximately 3800 million years. Thayumanaswami Temple is located close to the base of the rock and was constructed by the Pallava king Mahendravarman I in the 6th century AD.
This temple has a tower covered with gold. It is dedicated to Lord Siva where the lingam is a projection of the rock itself. The temple can be reached by a flight of steps on the way to Ucchi Pillayar Temple which is at the top of Rockfort.
The temple has a 100-pillar wall and there are beautiful sculptures carved on the pillars.
The temple has a 100-pillar wall and there are beautiful sculptures carved on the pillars.
another beautiful post! i always wait for the new post from you, so that i can virtually travel all over India.
ReplyDeletePrecious architecture there.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous, fascinating post as always, Rajesh!!
ReplyDeleteYou do get to some beautiful temples and carving, Rajesh! Wonderful photos.
ReplyDeletevery nice post again, as usual.
ReplyDeleteI like how you select such strong part to convey the magnificent temple..
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing place, I'd love to see something like it myself one day.
ReplyDeleteawesome pictures
ReplyDeleteAnother great temple, great beauty, nice photos!
ReplyDeleteamazing view mixing the old and the new architecture
ReplyDeleteI like the view in the first image :)
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Very beautiful photos for SWF,Rajesh!Thank you for sharing and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. The roof top seems to be a later addition.
ReplyDeleteWow - covered in gold? Amazing!
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh, that's an incredilbe temple. I can't believe how ancient it is and in such great state of preservation. Is it still a working temple or is it just like museum now?
ReplyDeleteLovely post for the theme!
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The statue carved on the pillar is so nice...and to think all of the pillars have something carved on them. All of these places are so amazing, They definitely were built to last. genie
ReplyDeletebeautiful colours & composition....lovely!
ReplyDeleteGood Post...
ReplyDeleteLovely sculptures! Seems like a beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteAmazing temple.
ReplyDeleteWonderful capture on the city and temple complex! Marvelous pillar carvings.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating the ancient temple.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen anything like those pillar carvings. Amazing
ReplyDeleteWould love to see this beauty someday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
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Great architecture :) Beautiful capture :)
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