Trichy Temples
Srirangam: |
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| An important pilgrimage centre and also exclusive vaishnavate landmark. Srirangam is an island surrounded by river cauvery and kolidom on its either side. It is situated at a distance 7 km from trichy. The entire island srirangam is some 600 acress broader. The Renganatha swamy temple seen here has a history for about 5000 years. |  |
| The seven huge walls of these temples have enclosed the streets of this entire island. This temple’s fame is because of the rajagopuram which is the highest tower in south India. There are also 21 gopurams around the Temple. But, the rajagopuram has got in glory because or its gigantic feature. It is 72m high and 13 tiered. It was built during the year 1987. | |
| All other Gopurams were built from 14th and 17th century. This temple has got many additions as cholas cheras, pandiyas, hoysalas and Vijayanagar kings Ruled. With all those additions the temple has become a largest complex of temple in India. The rajagopuram could be well seen even from miles apart. | |
Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeshwara Temple: |
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| An important place of worship for saivates located at a distance of 1.5 km from trichy and very nearer to srirangam. It is one amongst the jothirlinga states of lord shiva Lord shiva is seen in a form of linga and he is partially submerged in water.Underneath the linga form of shiva a spring comes and is a divine gift of the god. |  |
| Archeological surveys prove that this was built in the same time when Renganatha swamy temple was built. A holy place which has five walls around and seven gopurams. only hindus are allowed in this temple. | |
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