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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Rockfort temple, Trichy



  This temple on top of the hill rock is known Uchippillaiyar Koil. Located in Trichy of Tamilnadu. India.The rock rises to a height of 273 feet to be climbed with the help of 417 steps. 

  There are Two Vinayaka Temples at the foot and the top of the rock respectively and a Temple of Siva in     between. 
   Lord Siva is known as THAYUMANAVAR. It means the God who turned Mother. There is a legend about it. The temple was reported to be built in 7th century AD.

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