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History
Tiruchirapalli is home to Nagaraj Cholan and many historic temples, monuments, churches and mosques. Uraiyur(also pronounced as Oraiyur), the Old Tiruchy has over 2,500 years of known history and tradition. It was the capital of the early Chola kings. The oldest human-made dam, Kallanai, was built by Karikala Cholan across the river Kaveri (also Cauvery) about 10 miles from Uraiyur.
Trichy was an important town in the days of the later Cholas and of the Nayak kings, and during the early days of the British East India Company. The Madurai Nayak rulers changed their capital from Madurai to Tiruchirapalli, and back, several times. The conquest of Tiruchirapalli by the British East India Company marked a major step in the British conquest of India.

Rockfort along with Cauvery river bridge
One famous landmark in Tiruchirapalli is the Rock Fort, a large outcrop of rock of 83 metres high. It is the only such outcrop in the otherwise-flat land of the city, and because of it Trichy is also called Rock City. On top of the rock is the Ucchi Pillayar Koil, a temple dedicated to the Indian god Vinayaka (Ganesha), from where one can enjoy a panoramic view of Tiruchirapalli. The temple was also used as a military fort by the Nayaks for some time.
On the southern face of the rock are several beautifully-carved cave temples of the Pallava period. On the eastern side is Sri Nandrudayan Vinayakar Temple, with Ganesha as the main deity. A large-sized Ganesha and depictions of other rare deities can be seen in this temple, which hosts festivals every year during the Vinayaka Chathurthi (birthday of Ganesha). Many Carnatic musicians have given concerts in this famous shrine. Around the rock temple is a busy commercial region, specializing in textiles, known as Chatram. The Main Guard Gate is flooded on festive occasions such as Diwali, Ramzan, Bakrid, Christmas, and Pongal.
Trichy is famous for the number of Christian churches it contains -- it is said to have the greatest number of chapels in India. The most famous are Holy Redeemer's Church, Lourdes Church, and The Cathedral.Trichy also is famous for Arcot Nawab masjid (one of the oldest) , with its large water storage tank (Ahil)

[edit] Culture
The city has a multi-cultural society with a sizeable presence of English, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam-speaking population. The city projects a calm outlook and is considered to be friendly toward tourists.
In addition to Pongal, the 'Thamizhar Thirunaal", Ugadi, Holi & Onam are festivals celebrated by their respective communities retaining their cultural roots.

[edit] Cuisine
One may experience typical Anglo-Indian, Andhra and Kerala cuisines here. Trichy cuisine is predominantly South Indian with rice as the main-ingredient. The city prefers a fairly mild flavour, with variations to suit the local palette. Lunch is usually served in many restaurants over a banana leaf.
North Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines are also available. Jelebi, Mysorepa (a sweet made from lentil flour and ghee), idly, dosa, halwa (a sweet made of milk, wheat, and rice) and biryani are popular among the locals.

[edit] Economy
Some major industrial houses are located in Trichy:
BHEL, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited -- a prominent Navaratna company, a highly profitable Public Sector Undertaking which, along with its ancillary industries, contributes some 6000 crores rupees (1 crore = 10 million) to the industrial output of Trichy)
Ordnance Factory (HAPP and Small Arms Project)
Golden Rock Locomotive Workshop
Dalmia Cements.
The plant of BHEL in Trichy manufactures high pressure boilers. There also are many BHEL-groomed small to medium scale industries notable in the national and international market, such as Cethar Vessels, Veesons Energy Systems, Anand Engg, GB Engg, Adela Software and Services Pvt. Ltd., Pradev Software Solution & Mindchain Solution, Satron Technologies , Cethar FoodOils Ltd., and others.

BHEL entrance on NH67
Trichy also has exclusive Rotary Airpreheater manufacturer namely GEECO. Being a commercial hub, Trichy stands first with 70% in India, in boiler & windmill manufacturing and fabrication. Number of small scale industries have also sprung up in Trichy, mostly around Thuvakudi and Mathur. Leather tanneries are located on the way to Pudukottai. Viralimalai, considered an industrial suburb on Madurai road has the factories of TVS, India bus body building unit, MM Forgings. Also in the same area ,Sanmar Group of Companies are located. A very Big Steel Foundry 10000 Tons per annum is in operation and one more foundry is coming up. Apart from this three more companies catering to Chemical and Process Industries find place here. One can also find agro-based industries around Trichy city, especially along Coimbatore road and Chennai. Manachanallur, famous for its numerous rice mills supplying polished rice all over Tamil Nadu and outside is located about 7 km from Main Guard gate.
The economy of the city is driven to a certain extent by IT/ITES companies like HCL,CONTURA Technologies,SUTHERLAND, ALSEC, encouraged by the support from state government. A dedicated stretch of land has been identified and developed to increase the state's share in national IT/ITES exports.

[edit] Transportation

[edit] Roadways
Trichy is well connected to various parts of Tamil Nadu, by private and public bus services. The Theppakulam - Chathram bus station, near Rock Fort temple, runs local and mofussil (city-to-city) bus services which connect people to nearby towns and villages. Bus services are frequent, once every two to five minutes. Trichy is also well-connected to the other cities of Tamil Nadu, southern Karnataka and Kerala through private charter buses.
The central bus station runs long distance services to major cities of the State and South India such as Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil,Tirupathi,Thanjavur,Salem,Erode,Pudukkotai,Dindigul,Rameswaram,Theni,Hosur,Vellore etc. One can get buses from Trichy to almost any part of the state, due to its geographical location in the center of Tamil Nadu.
On the road infrastructure front, with the completion of highway projects in Tamil Nadu state, Trichy will have four track highways from the city branching to destination Chennai, Madurai, Nagappattinam and Coimbatore.The four-laning of Chennai-Trichy should be completed in mid 2008 and also Trichy-Madurai would be completed at the same time. The widening of Trichy-Tanjore, Trichy-Karur and Trichy-Rameswaram should also be completed in 2 years.
Trichy is connected by major National Highways which connect Chennai(towards north)and Dindigul(towards south) by NH 45,Madurai and Tuticorin by NH 45B(towards south),Coimbatore and Ooty(towards west)and Tanjore and Nagapatinam(towards east) by NH 67,Putukkottai and Ramanathapuram(towards south-east) by NH 210 and Chidambaram (towards north-east) by NH 227.

NH45 with heavy vehicles
Tamil Nadu Government introduced the Share-Auto scheme in the year 2001. Trichy's local traffic is mostly contributed by this Share-Auto's. The city has a very wide network of city buses and mini buses. The State-run DCTC town buses cover areas from Trichy to Pudukkottai, Manapparai, Musiri, Viralimalai and Vallam.

[edit] Railways
Trichy is the hub of Southern Railway's operation to connect this central part of Tamil Nadu to various parts of India, notably regions in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Bengal, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh. Trichy Railway Junction has five branches leading to Madurai, Rameswaram, Coimbatore, Tanjore and Chennai and currently there are 7 platforms. After the completion of electification of tracks between Villupuram-Trichy sector in Tamil Nadu, Trichy is set to become one of the busiest railway junctions. The Electrification between Villupuram and Trichy is expected to be completed by September 2008.The railway station code for Trichy Junction is TPJ.

Front view of Trichy junction
The most important trains of Trichy are Pallavan Express,Trichy-Howrah Express,Rockfort Express,Trichy-Ernakulam Tea Garden Express are the important trains originating from Trichy.
The other important trains halting and passing through Trichy junction are:
Kanyakumari Express
Tamilnadu Sampark Kranti Express
Tirukkural Express
Ananthapuri Express
MAQ Chennai Express
Podigai Express
Nellai Express
Cape-Howrah Express
MS Mangalore Express
Pearl City Express
MS Guruvayur Express
Jan Shatabdi Express
Nagercoil-Mumbai Express
Vaigai express
Rockfort link Express
Sethu Express
Madurai-Jammutawi link Express
Pandian Express
Madurai-Lokmanya Tilak express
Kumbakonam-Mysore Express
Other than Express trains there are more number of Passenger Trains which connects the Trichy with the nearest town frequently.
The Trichy city comprises of the following railway stations:

An view of platform number 3 on TPJ
Station name
Station code
Tiruchirapalli Junction
TPJ
Tiruchirapalli Town
TPTN
Tiruchirapalli Fort
TP
Tiruchirapalli Palakkarai
TPE
Ponmalai
GOC
Srirangam
SRGM
Thiruverumbur
TRB
Uttamar Kovil
UKV
Valadi
VLDE
Punggudi
PUG
Bikshandarkovil
BXS
Kumaramangalam
KRMG

[edit] Airways
Main article: Tiruchirapalli Airport
Trichy has an international airport about four kilometres from the city, which operates flights to Indian cities, territories, and neighbouring countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Singapore and the Gulf by Indian Airlines, Air India Express, Srilankan Airlines, Mihin Lanka,Kingfisher Airlines,Paramount Airways and Air Deccan. Trichy airport is the second airport in south India next to Chennai to get international connectivity to Colombo (Srilanka) in 1981. Nowadays, flights are operated to Gulf countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.
Plans are being made to upgrade it to a full fledged international airport in the next three years [2]. The extended runway (8000ft) was commissioned and further expansion to 12500 ft has started. Also, the construction of new terminal building is expected to be completed in 2008.An new Air Traffic Control Centre is also being planned to be constructed to cope up with growing air traffic in the region.

Srilankan airlines departing
Various airlines including Malaysian airlines, Oman Air, Air Asia,Air Arabia will soon operate international flights while Kingfisher Airlines which now operates to Bangalore from Trichy is planning to connect various Indian cities. Air India Express will make Dubai and Singapore flights a daily service as soon as the corrections in the extended runway is completed.
Airlines and Destinations
Domestic
Carrier
Destination
Air Deccan
Chennai
Indian Airlines
Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram
Air-India Express
Chennai
Kingfisher Airlines
Chennai
Paramount Airways
Chennai
International
Carrier
Destination
Indian Airlines
Al-Fujairah, Sharjah,Ras Al-Khaimah
SriLankan Airlines
Colombo
Air-India Express
Singapore,Kuala Lumpur,Dubai,Abudhabi
Mihin Lanka
Colombo
Air Asia
Kuala Lumpur**
Air Arabia
Sharjah **
Malaysian Airlines
Kuala Lumpur **
Oman Air
Muscat **
** Starting soon

[edit] Administration
The city is a Municipal Corporation. It also serves as the headquarters of the district with the same name. The city has one Member of Parliament representing the Trichy constituency, but the southern part of the district including the manapparai town has been merged with pudukkottai parliamentary constituency for administrative reasons. The city is headed by a Mayor, under whom are the Deputy Mayor and several councillors elected by people representing administrative wards; as well as a corporation Commissioner of the rank of IAS to administer the city. The district is headed by the District Collector of the rank of IAS. The District court is the highest court of appeal in Trichy/Tiruchirappalli. The city has seen moderate to high development in spite of funds constraint.
The city's police force is headed by the City Police Commissioner of the rank of IPS. One of the 5 Central prisons of the state is located here.

[edit] Literacy/Education
Main article: List of colleges in Trichy
Considered an educational city, Tiruchirapalli has schools and colleges that are hundreds of years old. College Road in Chatram has three colleges and five schools.

'Trichy NIT welcome board

[edit] Premier Institutes / Universities
Bharathidasan Institute of Management, a top-20 Indian B-school
National Institute of Technology, Trichy
Anna Technical University, Trichy
Bharathidasan University, Trichy
Colleges of Medicine/Physiotherapy:
K.A.P.V. Medical College
Government college of Physiotherapy
Child-Jesus college of Nursing
St.Joseph's institute of opthamology
Rajas dental college (Sofia dental college)
Agricultural Colleges
Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College (TNAU), Navalurkuttappattu
College of Agricultural Engineering (TNAU), Kumulur
Colleges of Arts & Science:
MIET Arts & Science College
Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College
Bishop Heber college
St.Joseph's college
Jamal Mohamed college
Holy Cross college
National college
Cauvery college for women
Urumu Dhanalakshmi college
Periyar EVR Government Arts college
Thuvakudi-Government Arts college
Colleges of Engineering and Technology:
Mookambigai College of Engineering
JJ College of Engineering and Technology
Saranathan engineering college
MAM engineering college
Oxford engineering college
Trichy engineering college
Shri Angalamman engineering college
Indra Ganesan College Of Engineering
MIET Engineering College
College of Legal Studies
The Government Law College, Tiruchirapalli, founded in 1979.
The city boasts of having numerous reputed schools following 'State' or 'Central' or 'Matriculation' or 'Anglo-Indian' or 'International' streams.
Premier Schools
K.A.P. Vishwanatham higher secondary School
R.S.K Higher Secondary School[CBSE]
BHEL matriculation higher secondary school
CAMPION Anglo-Indian higher secondary school
St. Josephs's Anglo-Indian higher secondary school
Alpha Plus matriculation higher secondary school
Alpha Wisdom Vidyashram, KK Nagar[CBSE]
Mahatma Gandi Centenary Vidhyalaya, Thennur[CBSE]
Alpha Cambridge international school[ICSE]
Sri Sivananda Balalaya [CBSE]
Kamakodi Vidhyalaya [ICSE]
Kamala Niketan school [CBSE]
Chimaya vidhyalaya [CBSE]
Jaihind International school [ICSE]
Sri Akilandeswari Vidyalaya higher secondary School [CBSE]
St.Johns Vestry higher secondary school
St. James matriculation school
R.C. higher secondary school
Joan of Arc international school[ICSE]
The Higher secondary school for boys, Srirangam
The Girl's higher secondary school, Srirangam
Savitri Vidhya Sala
E.R. higher secondary School
National College higher secondary School
Vailankanni Raj matriculation higher secondary school
Bishop Heber College higher secondary School[Teppakulam]
Bishop Heber College higher secondary School[Puttur]
Railway Mixed High School
Periyar Centenary memorial matriculation higher secondary school
YWCA matriculation school
Rajaji Vidhyalaya, Thennur [CBSE]
Rockfort matriculation School
Holycross higher secondary school
Sri Renga matriculation School
SBIOA Higher Secondary school
Arockiyamatha matriculation school
Aurobindo Public School
Crea academy School
Boiler Plant higher secondary school
Jesie higher secondary school
Karpaga Vinayagar matriculation school
Nehru matriculation School
Khajamian higher secondaery school
Seva Sangam girls higher secondary school
Kendriya Vidhyalaya[CBSE]
Seventh Day higher Secondary school
SVV higher secondary school
St Anne's girls hiher secondary school
Jayendra matriculation school
Vaijaynti vidhyalaya[CBSE]
Cauvery matriculation school
Jegen Matha matriculation school
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan matriculation school
A.K.K.V.Aarunadu matriculation school.
Good Shepherd matriculation school.
It is worthwhile to note that the 'Former President of India' Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and writer Sujatha (Rangarajan) studied at St. Joseph's College in the city Also, another 'Former President of India' R. Venkataraman studied at National College here.

[edit] Health-care
The city has numerous hospitals. Apart from the Government hospital, several multi-facility hospitals function in the city. The district's health department is one of the best in terms of implementing government-initiated healthcare schemes. Rare surgical procedures have taken place in some of the hospitals in the city. The polio eradication programme is heavily assisted by various NGOs and clubs in the city. It also has many sidhdha/unani/ayurveda/homeopathic clinics.
Trichy - A low-cost high-quality healthcare destination
Fast pace of economic development with the increase in the health awareness have led to the growth of the healthcare industry in the city. The city stands next to Chennai in Tamilnadu for affordable and quality healthcare deliveries of high-standards.
Trichy is also a preferred healthcare destination to the population from nearby towns and districts.

[edit] List of Hospitals in Trichy
A.G.Eye Hospital Puthur, Trichy. Ph: 2792901
Akila Nursing Home, Annamalai Nagar, Trichy. Ph:2763986 , 2763071
Amala Nursing Home Madurai Road, Trichy. Ph: 2709165
Arthy Nursing Home Palakarai,Trichy. Ph:2462963
Ayesha Hospital Thillai Nagar 11th Cross, Trichy. Ph: 2767272 , 2767373
Cauvery Nursing Home Thillai Nagar 5th Cross, Trichy. Ph: 2762170
Chellappa Nursing Home Puthur, Trichy. Ph: 2771133
Child Jesus Hospital Cantonment, Trichy. Ph: 2410816
Chitrambalam Dental Clinic Town Hall, Trichy. Ph: 2705914 , 2704113
C.S.I Mission Hospital Woraiyur, Trichy. Ph: 2762372 , 2760672
Deepan Nursing Home Puthur, Trichy. Ph: 2792449 , 2792528
Dhanvanthiri Nursing Home Periyar Nagar,Trichy. Ph: 2432217
Eswari Nursing Home Thillai Nagar 11th Cross, Trichy. Ph: 2764739
Friends Eye Hospital Woraiyur, Trichy. Ph:2761171
Giri's Nursing Home Thillai Nagar 4th Cross, Trichy. Ph: 2763090
G.M. Poly Clinic Ramalinga Nagar, Trichy. Ph: 2761805
Govindarajan Nursing Home Puthur, Trichy. Ph:2469047
G.V.N. Hospital Super Bazzar, Trichy. Ph: 2700811
G.V.N. Cancer Cure Hospital Kiledar street, Trichy. Ph: 2701153
Harish Nursing Home Mannar Puram, Trichy. Ph:2422113 , 2422134
Hindu Mission Hospital Anna Nagar, Trichy. Ph:2766090
I.S.Nursing Home Contonment, Trichy. Ph: 2411199
Jagannathan Nursing Home Ponnagar, Trichy. Ph:2480991
JANET Nursing Home Puthur, Trichy. Ph: 2766524
JAYAM Nursing Home Woraiyur, Trichy. Ph: 2762147
J.M. Hospital Puthur, Trichy. Ph: 2771569 , 2771015
Joseph Eye Hospital Melaputhur, Trichy. Ph: 2460622[[2]]
Karp Nursing Home Thillai Nagar 9th Cross, Trichy. Ph:2766588
Kavery Medical Center Tennur, Trichy. Ph: 2742300 - 306
Kingsley Kids Care Puthur, Trichy. Ph: 2770116
Lakshmi Nursing Home Thillai Nagar 11th Cross, Trichy. Ph: 2765675 , 2766874
Mathuram Hospital Puthur, Trichy. Ph: 2764648
Mahatma Eye Hospital Thillai Nagar, Trichy. Ph: 2764494
Mangalam Nursing Home Thillai Nagar 5th Cross, Trichy. Ph:2765646
Mercy Hospital Thillai Nagar 11th Cross, Trichy. Ph: 2761189
Mubina Hospital no;288 sangiliyandapuram main road TRICHY PH 2300560
Muthu Nursing Home Thillai Nagar 5th Cross, Trichy. Ph: 2760082
Navin Medical Centre Dindigul Main Road, Trichy. Ph:2480379
Neelam Hospital Woraiyur, Trichy. Ph: 2763296
Panner Nursing Home Woraiyur, Trichy. Ph:2761519
Prabhu Nursing Home Ponnagar, Trichy. Ph:2461554
Priya Arun Hospital Puthur, Trichy. Ph:2767070
Priya Nursing Home Thillai Nagar, Trichy. Ph:2764765
Pushpa Nursing Home Puthur, Trichy. Ph:2766389
Rajappa Clinic M.K.Kottai, Trichy - 11. Ph:2446815
Ramesh E.N.T. Hospital Thillai Nagar 5th Cross, Trichy. Ph: 2763531
Rana Hospital Salai Road, Trichy. Ph:2763570
Renga Nursing Home Thillai Nagar 4th Cross, Trichy. Ph: 2764002
Sakunthala Nursing Hospital Thillai Nagar 1st Cross, Trichy. Ph:2760815
S.A.M. Poly Clinic Thillai Nagar, Trichy. Ph:2766503
Saranya Hospital Woraiyur, Trichy. Ph: 2764454
Saravanan Nursing Home Salai Road, Trichy. Ph: 2763976
Sea Horse Hospital Cantonment, Trichy. Ph: 2415660 , 2415661 , 2415662
Shanavaz Nursing Home Thillai Nagar 11th Cross, Trichy. Ph:2766409
Shyamala Nursing Home Cantonment, Trichy. Ph:2410265
Sivabakiyam Nursing Home Woraiyur, Trichy. Ph: 2761850
Sivakkannu Hospital Tennur, Trichy. Ph: 2765231
Siva Sakthi Nursing Home Thillai Nagar, Trichy. Ph: 2700651
Sowmanshya Hospital Chinthamani, Trichy. Ph: 2764304
Stephen Nursing Home Woraiyur, Trichy. Ph: 2760510
Subramaniyam Nursing Home Pattabiraman Pillai Street, Trichy. Ph: 2762996
Sundaram Nursing Home Puthur, Trichy. Ph: 2771221
Thilak Hospital Thillai Nagar 1st Cross, Trichy. Ph: 2762277 , 2762288
Trichy Childrens Hospital Tennur, Trichy. Ph: 2765723 , 2763871
Trichy Nursing Home Thillai Nagar 9th Cross, Trichy. Ph: 2766753
Trinity Multi Speciality Clinic Cantonment , Trichy. Ph:2460693
Vanisri Nursing Home Srirangam, Trichy. Ph: 2432347
Vas Hospital Thillai Nagar 5th Cross, Trichy. Ph: 2754266 , 2765610
Vasuki Nursing Home Thillai Nagar 3rd Cross, Trichy. Ph: 2762973
Veeramanickam Hospital Tanjore Road, Trichy. Ph:2590683
Veerasamy Hospital Thillai Nagar 11th Cross, Trichy. Ph: 2765815
Venkateswara Poly Clinic T.V.Kovil, Trichy. Ph: 2432927
Vikas Hospital Puthur, Trichy. Ph: 2466124
Vijaya E.N.T. Hospital Puthur, Trichy. Ph:2766515
Vijaya Ragavan Hospital Salai Road, Trichy. Ph: 2760278 , 2761356
Vijay Poly Clinic, Thillai Nagar 11th Cross, Trichy. Ph: 2765582 , 2766463
Visalambal Hospital Tanjore Road. Ph:2490683
Vishali Hospital Salai Road, Trichy. Ph:2766892

[edit] Tourism
Planetarium/Science centre: The Anna Science Centre-Planetarium is located 5 km from Trichy-Central bus terminus on Pudukkottai road, close to Trichy Airport.
Zoo: A Zoological Park has been proposed to be set-up in Trichy, along the river Cauvery soon.
Picnic spots:
Grand Anicut at Kallanai (24 km) is an ancient dam built (according to legends) by Karikala Chola across the river Cauvery in the 1st century CE. It still is in use as part of the district's irrigation system.
Mukkombu or Upper Anicut (18 km) is a wonderful picnic spot where the river Kollidam or Coleroon branches off from the Cauvery.

A picture of upper Anicut or Mukkombu
Viralimalai (30 km) a hillock has a peacock sanctuary at the foothills.
Sittanavasal (58 km) is the site of an ancient Jain monastery with exquisite fresco paintings in a cave. It is also noted for its prehistoric burial grounds.
Puliancholai (72 km) is a waterfall in the foothills of the Kolli hills. It is a nice picnic spot.
Kolli Hills seated on the Pachamalai (Green hills) range which in turn is an eastern offshoot of the Eastern Ghats. The Pachaimalai range of hills is cut across by the river Cauvery at numerous places, forming small valleys.
Kolli hills is a low lying hill station with gentle plateau falls inside Trichy district. Though the altitude of these hills is only average, it always has a pleasant climate and many parts of the hills are heavily wooded. However, it has retained its pristine beauty owing to being lesser known among the tourists.
Others:
The spectacular Rock Fort Temple, the landmark of the city, is on the shores of the Kaveri. It is perched on a massive rocky outcrop at an altitude of 83 m above sea level. The Thayumanaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated halfway to the top. It has a 100-pillar hall and a vimana covered with gold. On the southern face of the rock are several beautifully carved rock-cut cave temples of the Pallava period.
The Architecture of the St. Joseph's College Church situated within the St. Joseph College Campus on College road is awe inspiring and the height of the church (cross-included) is said to be just 7 feet shorter than the highest point in rock fort.
A famous mosque is located in Palakarai.
The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam, situated 6 km north of the city, is among the most revered shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu in South India, and is the largest temple complex in the world. Shrouded in a haze of coconut palms away to the north, the temple is built on an island in the middle of the Kaveri and covers an area of 2.5 km². Enclosed by seven rectangular walled courtyards, this temple has 21 gopurams, the largest of which was completed in 1987 and measures 73 m in height. Srirangam is connected to the mainland by a bridge. The temple is replete with excellent carvings and numerous shrines dedicated to various gods. It is believed that Sri Ramanujar the Vaishavite saint and philosopher is embalmed inside the temple premises in the Sri Ramanujar Sannidhi.
The Jambukeshwara Temple (Thiruvanaikaval), dedicated to lord Shiva, is situated just 2 km east of Srirangam and houses five concentric walls and seven gopurams. Mythology has it that an elephant once worshipped the Lord under the holy Jambu tree, and hence the name Jambukeshwara. The principal deity is the shiva lingam, almost submerged in water, which flows from the subterranean spring in the sanctum sanctorum.

The Samayapuram Mariamman Temple is located 12 km north of the Trichy central bus terminus on Trichy-Chennai NH 45. The Maariamman Temple is one of the most visited shrines in Tamilnadu, dedicated to maariamman, a manifestation of the primeval energy shakti as the mother goddess. The offerings are in various forms. The most common offering is the mavilakku mavu made of jagery, rice-flour, dhal and ghee. Mariamman is believed to be a form of shakti associated with prosperity and health. Local beliefs associate the deity with cures for diseases such as small pox and chicken pox. Samayapuram was a local capital of the Vijayanagar rulers in the vicinity of Tiruchirappalli, and was known as Vikramapuram.
There are numerous other churches, temples, and mosques in and around the city.
Kollam pond, is a large water-body located in Crawford lies along the Trichy-Madurai Railway line. The pond is home to different types of bird varieties including ducks and Kingfisher. One could also see few fisherman spreading nets naviagating with the help of vehicle tyre tubes.

[edit] Media and communication
The city has two major English dailies, The Hindu and The New Indian Express. Tamil language dailies include Dina Malar, Dina Thanthi, Dina Mani and Dinakaran with two other dailies Tamil Murasu and Malai Malar published in the evening. A short wave radio station is operated by All India Radio, with most programmes in Tamil, English and Hindi. A FM station AIR FM Rainbow operated by All India Radio with the programmes in Tamil, English and Hindi, Also a other Private FM Stations Hello FM 106.4Mhz (Malar Publication), Suryan FM 93.5Mhz (SUN Network) and Holly Cross (Educational) Operated in this City. Television relay started in 1985 from Delhi Doordarshan. In 1986, after inception of a repeater tower at Kodaikanal, telecast from Madras Doordarshan commenced. Television reception is through DTH or by Cable, while "Doordarshan" reception is still available using an external antenna. Trichy has an excellent communication infrastructure, with the major cellular/broadband service providers involved in. Telecom services BSNL (Second Largest Electronic Exchange in Tamilnadu),VSNL (TATA Indicom), Reliance, Vodafone, Airtel, Aircel and BPL available are by Landline, CDMA and GSM. Fiber optic cables were laid in 2001, improving internet access.

[edit] Organisations
There are some Social Service organisations in Trichy. The Following details are taken from Trichy Portal.
Annai Ashram
2341186
Home for Aged
2532485
Anbalayam
2333102
Arivalayam
2552788
Holy Cross
2771544
Vidivelli
2702281
Rehabilitation Centre for Blind Women
2422121
Christopher Blind Mission
2472493
Seva Sangam
2460253
Manuda Thozhamai
2465493
Protective Home
2420617
Sharan Home for Aged and Distitudes
2340145
New Life Seva Samsthi
2768392
People Solidarity
2483897

[edit] Entertainment
Theme Park:
A Water-theme park proposed by Trichy City Corporation is to come-up in Anna Nagar soon. Also another theme park promoted by a private company is under construction near Kudamuratti river within Trichy city limit.
Planetarium
Anna Planetarium is located at Guttapet,near to Trichy airport.

Anna Planetarium
List of Theaters in Trichy
The following list gives the Cinema halls in Trichy city. There are local, defunct and non-operating theatres which are not included in this list.
Cinema Theatres
Location
Features
Kalaiyarangam
Central Bus Stand
A/C, DTS, 70MM
Maris
Fort Station
A/C, DTS, 70MM
Cauvery
Palakkarai
A/C, DTS
Sona
Central Bus Stand
A/C, DTS
Mega Star
Thillai Nagar
A/C, DTS
Ramba
Chatram Bus Stand
A/C, Qube Digital
Mina
Central Bus Stand
A/C, DTS, 35MM
Venkatesha
Tiruvanaikovil
A/C, DTS
Maris Rock
Fort Station
A/C, DTS
Oorvasi
Chathram Bus Stand
A/C, 35MM
Star
Thennur Terminal
A/C, DTS
Ramakrishna
Thennur
DTS
Maharani
E.B.Road
70MM

[edit] Places around Trichy
Thanjavur, the capital of the imperial Chola dynasty, is situated 54 km from Trichy. The magnificent Brahadeeswarar temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, bears witness to the glory of Chola architecture, sculpture and painting. A museum in the temple courtyard has interesting Chola artifacts. The Thanjavur Art Gallery has a priceless collection of bronze icons and granite sculptures dating from the 9th century AD. Thanjavur is famous for souvenirs like Thanjavur Art Plates, handicrafts, hand-woven silk, bronze icons, intricately inlaid brass work and bejeweled paintings.

Srirangam temple in Trichy
Pudukkottai town (48 km) was once a princely state also famously known as Pudukkottai Samasthanam. The area, which comprises the district of the same name, is of absorbing interest to historians, anthropologists, archaeologists, and lovers of art. The numerous dolmens, stone circles, and other forms of megalithic burials in the district indicate the antiquity of this region dating back to pre-historical times. The rulers of Pudukkottai have built several beautiful palaces and constructed tanks and canals. Sri Brahadambal temple is a famous cave temple buit 900 years before by Pallavas. The rulers of Pudukkottai often called in the name of Brahadambal Das as a tribute to the native deity Sri Brahadambal. As the district was a dry place, the erstwhile rulers built lots of water tanks and improved the state much. Other sights include a Museum at Thirugokarnam, Pudukkottai, and famous temples like Bhuvaneswari Temple, Thiruvappur Mariamman Temple, and Santhanatha Sivan Temple. The Bhuvaneswari temple lies near Pudukulam and is an Adishtanam developed by Judge Swamigal. The Bhuvaneswari deity is considered more powerful and huge numbers of people pay obeisance on important days.
Gangaikonda Cholapuram is located at a distance of 97 km from Trichy. The Siva temple called Gangaikondacholesvaram here was conceived and constructed by the Chola king Rajendra I after his victory over the kingdoms in the region of the river Ganges. Apart from the huge Nandi, there are some beautiful sculptures including a dancing Ganesha, a lion-headed well, and a stunning piece depicting Rajendra being crowned by Shiva and Parvati.

[edit] Tiruchirappalli District
Tiruchirappalli District has an area of 4,404 square kilometres. It is bounded to the northwest by Namakkal District, to the northeast by Perambalur District, to the east by Thanjavur District, to the southeast by Pudukkottai District, to the south by Madurai district, to the southwest by Dindigul District and, to the west by Karur District.

[edit] External links
Tiruchirappalli District
Tiruchirappalli City Corporation
Trichy Facts
Trichy Bazaar
Trichy Info
Trichy India
Trichy Map
Trichy Online Portal
Trichy Business Portal

[edit] Notable people
Some prominent people from Trichy include:
Akilan, author, Tamil scholar, Sahitya Akademi Award recipient
Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, Nobel Prize-winning physicist
K. A. P. Viswanatham Pillai, (Fondly remembered as Ki. Aa. Pe), also a great Tamil writer
Sujatha, writer
Hema Malini, actress
Lalgudi Jayaraman, violinist
Kavingnar Vaali, lyricist
T. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavatar, first superstar of Tamil cinema
V. Periaswamy Pillai, philanthropist and Industrialist
K. N. Nehru, Transport Minister of Tamilnadu
Dr.J.Jayalalitha, Opposing party Leader and former C.M. of Tamilnadu

[edit] References
^ Tiruchirappalli Matrubhuteswarar -Taayumaanavar Temple - Shivastalam
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