Travel Blog : Travel to Tiruchi, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam

Chennai to Tiruchi

3 travel modes available to reach Tiruchi from Chennai

• Flight
• Train
• Bus

Flights: 8 Direct flights on daily, ticket fare starts from 2200 onwards (without any offer).

Train : 17 Daily trains and 20 weakly trains are available to reach Tiruchi from Chennai.

Train Fare : (Tentative fare)

	General	Seater Class	SL Class	AC 3-tier	AC II Class	AC I Class
SF Express	126	145	245	630	880	1470
Express	111	145	215	585	830	1389

Bus:  Every 5 mins you will get a bus from chennai

Bus Fare :

Omni Bus :  700 onwards

Government Bus  : 300 onwards

N number of budgeted hotels you can find in online, but i prefer  Gaja priya hotel for family stay.  Very near by Central bus stand.
 

• Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple - Srirangam

• The Rock Fort Temple

• Thiruvanaikoil- Jambukeshwar Temple

•  Sri Mariamman-Temple-Samayapuram

• Sri Brahmapureeswarar Temple - Tirupattur

•  Vekkali Amman Temple - Woraiyur

• Sri Prasanna Venkatachlapathy Temple - Gunaseelam

•  Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple- Vayalur 

• Erumbeeswarar Temple/ Malai Koil - Thiruverumbur

 Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple:

 

Srirangam is the foremost of the eight self-manifested shrines (Swayam Vyakta Kshetras) of Lord Vishnu . It is also considered the first, foremost and the most important of the 108 main Vishnu temples (Divyadesams). This temple is also known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati, Periyakoil, Bhoologa Vaikundam, Bhogamandabam. In the Vaishnava parlance the term "KOIL" signifies this temple only. The temple is enormous in size. The temple complex is 156 acres in extent. It has seven prakaras or enclosures. These enclosures are formed by thick and huge rampart walls which run round the sanctum. There are 21 magnificent towers in all prakaras providing a unique sight to any visitor. this temple lies on an islet formed by the twin rivers Cauvery and Coleroon.

During the invasion of Malik Kafur in 1310-1311, the idol of the deity was stolen and taken to Delhi. In a daring exploit, devotees of Srirangam ventured to Delhi and enthralled the emperor with their histrionics. Moved by their talent, the emperor was pleased and returned the statue of the deity of Srirangam. During second invasion in 1323 AD, the deity was taken away before the invading troops reached Srirangam. The deity was kept in the hills of Tirumala Tirupati for 6 decades until their reinstatement in 1371. It is believed that 13,000 devotees laid down their lives in the fierce battle to protect the temple.

 The Rock Fort Temple

 

The Rock Fort is a historic fort and temple complex built on a large rock with a height of 85 meters.

Pallavas built the initial temple, but the Nayaks made use of its naturally fortified position and designed it as a fort. There are 344 steps carved out of rock lead to the top. The fort complex has witnessed fierce battles between Madurai Nayakas and Bijapur, Carnatic and Maratha forces. The fort played an important part during the Carnatic wars, helping lay the foundations of the British Empire in India. The Rockfort is the most prominent landmark of the city.

There are three Hindu temples inside the Rockfort, the Ucchi Pillaiyar Temple, Thayumanavar Temple and the Manikka Vinayakar Temple. The Manikka Vinayakar Temple is located at the foot of the hill, dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Manikka Vinayakar is the patron deity of the Trichy.

The Ucchi Pillayar Temple is a 7th century Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesh located on top of Rock Fort at an altitude of 273 feet. The Ganesh temple is smaller shrine with an access through steep steps carved on the rock and provides a stunning view of Trichy. Due to its ancient and impressive architecture created by the Pallavas, the temple is maintained by the Archaeological department of India.

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Shoots from Ucchi Pillayar Temple:

Thiruvanaikoil- Jambukeshwar Temple

Sri Thiruvanaikoil or Thiruvanaikaval, is famous for Jambukeswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was built by Kochengon, one of the Early Cholas around 1800 years ago on Srirangam Island.

Thiruvanaikoil Temple is one of the five major Shiva Temples known as Panchabhoota Sthala representing element of water. The sanctum has Shiva Lingam in the form of Appu lingam (water lingam). The sanctum of Lord Jambukeshwara has an underground water stream and one can see water coming out of that stream all the time. The presiding goddess is Devi Akilandeswari Amman.

Inside the temple complex, there are 5 enclosures. The first massive outer wall called Vibudi Prakara, is a mile long, 25 feet high and 2 feet thickness. The 4th enclosure has a hall with 796 pillars and a small tank fed by springs. The 3rd enclosure contains the 2 gopuras, one 73 feet tall and the other 100 feet tall. The 2nd enclosure has another gopura with 65 feet height and several small shrines. The sanctum with the Appu lingam is present in the last enclosure. The entrance of the sanctum sanctorum is only 4 feet high and 2.5 feet wide.

Sri Mariamman-Temple-Samayapuram:

Sri Mariamman Temple situated at Samayapuram on NH-45 is one of the popular temples in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Sri Mariyamman Temple is dedicated to Samayapurathal or Mariamman, an incarnation of Goddess Shakti. The main deity in the sanctum is made of sand and clay and hence there are no abhishekams conducted to the main deity, but instead the abishekam is done to the small stone statue in front of it.

Some of the nice wall painting in Samayapuram temple in below.

Tiruchi To Thanjavur

Every 10 mins you will get bus from Tiruchi central bus stand.