HINDU TEMPLES
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Moolavar - Uchipillayar. Ucchi Pillayar koil is a 7th century Hindu temple, one dedicated to Lord Ganesh located a top of Rockfort, Trichy, Tamilnadu, India. Mythologically this rock is the place where Lord Ganesh ran from King Vibishana, after establishing the Ranganathaswamy deity in Srirangam. The Rock Fort temple stands 83m tall perched atop the rock. The smooth rock was first cut by the Pallavas but it was the Nayaks of Madurai who completed both the temples under the Vijayanagara empire. The temple is situated at the top of the rock. The temple is mystic in its nature with an awe-inspiring rock architecture. The Ganesh temple is much smaller with an access through steep steps carved on the rock and provides a stunning view of Trichy, Srirangam and the rivers Kaveri and Kollidam.
Address : Sri Uchipillayar Temple
Contact Time : 0600:2000
One can have a full pleasant view of the Tiruchi city from the 275 feet tall hill top. There are 417 steps to reach the hill temple. The 1000 pillared mandap in the temple is very beautiful where weddings are celebrated. Any undertaking whether domestic, religious or professional, started after praying Lord Uchi Ganapathy is sure to go progressively, profitably and happily.