Rock Fort Temple
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Rock Fort Temple The Rock Fort Temple is a group of three temples.The Manikka Vinayakar temple at the foot of the hill, the Uchhi Pillayar Koyil is at the top of the hill and the Taayumaanavar Koyil Shivastalam on the hill. This Shivastalam is a rock cut temple on a hill in the most prominent landmark in Tiruchirappalli;reached by a flight of steps on the way to the famous Ucchi Pillayar temple. The three hill temple Shivastalams in this area are Tiruchirappalli, Tiruverumbur and Tiruveengoimalai. Legend has it that Shiva was worshipped by the demon ruler Tirisiran, hence Tiruchirappalli, Tirisirapuram etc. Also, since the three peaks here on this hill are occupied by Shiva, Parvati and Vinayaka, the name Tri-Shikharam or Tirisirapuram came into being. Legend has it that Shiva in the guise of a woman (mother) attended to the call of a devotee in labor, hence he is known as Matrubhuteswarar. Tiruchirappalli is hailed as Dakshina Kailasam, as the hill is said to be 1 of the 3 pieces that flew off the Himalayas. Festivals: Six worship services are offered each day here. This well endowed temple celebrates the annual Bhrammotsavam in Chittirai. Aadi Pooram and the float festival in Panguni are also of significance here. http://www.holybharathpilgr image.com
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Rock Fort TempleThe Rock Fort Temple is a group of three temples.The Manikka Vinayakar temple at the foot of the hill, the Uchhi Pillayar Koyil is at the top of the hill and the Taayumaanavar Koyil Shivastalam on the hill. This Shivastalam is a rock cut temple on a hill in the most prominent landmark in Tiruchirappalli;reached by a flight of steps on the way to the famous Ucchi Pillayar temple. The three hill temple Shivastalams in this area are Tiruchirappalli, Tiruverumbur and Tiruveengoimalai.
Legend has it that Shiva was worshipped by the demon ruler Tirisiran, hence Tiruchirappalli, Tirisirapuram etc. Also, since the three peaks here on this hill are occupied by Shiva, Parvati and Vinayaka, the name Tri-Shikharam or Tirisirapuram came into being. Legend has it that Shiva in the guise of a woman (mother) attended to the call of a devotee in labor, hence he is known as Matrubhuteswarar. Tiruchirappalli is hailed as Dakshina Kailasam, as the hill is said to be 1 of the 3 pieces that flew off the Himalayas.
Festivals: Six worship services are offered each day here. This well endowed temple celebrates the annual Bhrammotsavam in Chittirai. Aadi Pooram and the float festival in Panguni are also of significance here.
http://www.holybharathpilgrimage.com
General Information
• Six worship services are offered each day here. Built by the Nayaks of Madurai, it holds two temples dedicated to Shiva and Ganesha.
This rock also contains excavated cave temples dating to the 7th century A.D, famous for the fine sculptures.
Shoes have to be left at the entrance near the temple elephant which passes each monotonous day blessing devotees in exchange for money.
http://www.holybharathpilgrimage.com
Travel Guide• By Air- Tiruchirapalli is well connected to Chennai, Madurai, Bangalore
and Colombo. The airport is 07 kms from the city centre. Tiruchirapalli has an international airport, which operates flights to Indian cities and neighboring countries like Sri Lanka, Singapore and a few Gulf countries.
• By Rail - Tiruchirappalli is an important junction on the Southern Railway. It connects Chennai, Thanjur, Chidambaram, and Madurai.
• By Road - Tiruchirappalli is well connected by road to Madurai, Chennai, Pondicherry and Thanjavur.
http://www.holybharathpilgrimage.com
