At Trichy, the Rock Fort is a a huge 83 meter rock which is approximately 3800 million years. Uchhi Pillaiyar Temple is located right on top of this peak. One can reach this Lord Ganesh shrine by climbing a series of steps approximately 350 steps.
This impressive 7th century temple during reign of Pallavas and completed during the period of Nayaks of Maduri. One can reach this shrine by climbing a series of steps approximately 350 steps carved out of the rock. Half way to the peak, we have to pass through another ancient temple Sri Thayumanavar Temple. Tough climb to the top is eased by the soothing cool breeze. Though the temple is small it is worth the visit.
This impressive 7th century temple during reign of Pallavas and completed during the period of Nayaks of Maduri. One can reach this shrine by climbing a series of steps approximately 350 steps carved out of the rock. Half way to the peak, we have to pass through another ancient temple Sri Thayumanavar Temple. Tough climb to the top is eased by the soothing cool breeze. Though the temple is small it is worth the visit.
This is a very impressive setting for the temple.
ReplyDeleteVery significant temple to visit on rockfort
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a climb no doubt a deliberate part of the pilgrimage to worship at the shrine but it looks worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteA lovely photo.
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Good photo and informative description.
ReplyDeleteThat’s stunning capture on the rock temple!
ReplyDeleteWow !!! its really amazing...
ReplyDeleteVery impressive at the top of that hill.
ReplyDeletebeautiful temple
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing place, I'd love to climb those steps.
ReplyDeleteIt would have be very special to get me up those steps. How's about I watch you climb up there and take photos of you coming down? :-) Very interesting!
ReplyDeleteAmazing and beautiful place, Rajesh, and such lovely, peaceful skies for a backdrop! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
What an impressive site!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeletewonderful pic! :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks so precarious perched up there. Love the stripey steps.
ReplyDeleteThis is another excellent view of India!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Skywatch, have a great weekend!
a perfect day with blue skies to enjoy a visit in this historic spot.
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I might be able to make it up (maybe, on a good day ;>)).....What a beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful day to visit such an impressive place.
ReplyDeleteWhat an impressive place to build a temple!
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An amazing temple.
ReplyDeleteThank you for yat another glimpse of India.
ReplyDeleteMormor Norway
That is truly unusual, the temple seems so small, but I guess that is just an illusion.;)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend,
xoxo
Hi there - what a great place. How long must it have taken to build such a place?
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Australia
Wow that's a lot of steps to climb. I doubt I can climb. The design of the steps looked so unique and beautiful.
ReplyDeletereally fascinating!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.. I still have not visitied this great landmark of Trichy..!
ReplyDeleteThank you all, it is a nice place to visit.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place.
ReplyDeleteWow! Lovely pic!
ReplyDeletebeautiful temple on top of a rock.
ReplyDeleteWhat a climb up so many stairs. Thanks for sharing your blues.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday, Rajesh.
Wow a temple on top of a rock, awesome!
ReplyDeleteKim,USA
your picture says this is worth a visit. But what a climb.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing! Have a fabulous week.
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Liz @ YACB
Thank you all for appreciating this historic place.
ReplyDeleteI love this temple :) Nice pictures and description :)
ReplyDeleteroad to temple , road to serenity and bliss !
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing the photograph dear Rajesh
Thank you all for appreciating this hilltop temple.
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