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Attractions in and around Tiruchirapalli
The City
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The Rock Fort
Offers a spectacular
view of the town. The Vinayaka (Ganesha) Temple at the top and
shiva temple is worth a visit.
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Tiruvanaikkaval
7 km away.
At the Jambukeswara Temple here, Lord Shiva is worshipped in the
form of water, as he is the Lord of the five eternal elements
of the universe.
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Government Museum
Has fine bronze
and stone sculptures.
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Tiruchirapalli / Grand Anicut
Also known
as Kallanai (24 Km). An ancient dam built across the Caurvey by
Karikala Chola in 2 AD was later strengthened from time to time.
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Mukkombu
The upper Anicut.
The River Kollidam branches off here from the Cauvery. This is
a fine picnic spot.
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Vayaloor
(8km). There
is a temple goddess Mariamman.
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Samayapuram
Known for its
temple to goddess Mariamman.
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Viralimalai
A temple to
Lord Subramanya is situated on a hillock. There is also peacock
sanctuary here.
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Sittannavasal
This is the
site of an ancient Jain monastery with fine fresco paintings in
a cave. It is also noted for its pre-historic burial grounds.
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Narthamalai
An unusual
temple, circuit in shape, is perhaps one of the earliest of structural
stone temples. A cave temple is also found here.
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Elakurichi
Has an old
church built by the famous Catholic missionary, Costantine Joseph
Beschi.
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Puliancholai
A beautiful
picnic spot, it is located in the foothilss of the Kolli range.
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Kodumbalur
A little town
famous for its shrines.
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Avudayar Kovil
This ancient
Shiva temple is worth visiting. It is noted for its graceful life-size
sculpture.
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