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Uchhi Pillaiyar kovil, Trichy
About the temple
Uchi pillayar (உச்சிப் பிள்ளையார் கோயில்) temples is one of the
key landmarks of Trichy. This hill temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha/Vinayaga
fondly called in tamil as “Pillayar” (பிள்ளையார்).
There is also a temple deciated to Lord siva ( mid –way in
the hill) called Thayumanavaswamy temple.
The Tiruchirapalli
Rock Fort is a historic fort and temple complex built on an ancient rock. It is
located in the city of Tiruchirapalli, which is in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is constructed on a 273-foot high rock. There are two Hindu temples inside the Rockfort, the Uchchi Pillaiyar Koil and the Siva Temple.
Geologically the 83 m high rock may date to over one billion years ago.
( Source:- Wikipedia)
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Temple timings
6.00 AM - 8.00 PM
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