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.
28 comments:
another beautiful post! i always wait for the new post from you, so that i can virtually travel all over India.
Precious architecture there.
Very beautiful temple.
Marvelous, fascinating post as always, Rajesh!!
You do get to some beautiful temples and carving, Rajesh! Wonderful photos.
very nice post again, as usual.
I like how you select such strong part to convey the magnificent temple..
What an amazing place, I'd love to see something like it myself one day.
awesome pictures
Another great temple, great beauty, nice photos!
amazing view mixing the old and the new architecture
I 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!
Beautiful. The roof top seems to be a later addition.
Wow - covered in gold? Amazing!
Hi 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?
Lovely post for the theme!
Like it!
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
beautiful colours & composition....lovely!
Good Post...
Lovely sculptures! Seems like a beautiful temple.
Amazing temple.
Wonderful capture on the city and temple complex! Marvelous pillar carvings.
Thank you all for appreciating the ancient temple.
I have never seen anything like those pillar carvings. Amazing
Would love to see this beauty someday.
Beautiful!
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Great architecture :) Beautiful capture :)
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