Ucchi Pillayar Temple:
Short Overview:
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The Ucchi Pillayar temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesh and is located atop of Rockford in Trichy. It is believed to be a 7th century Hindu temple. Geologically the 83m high rock is said to be one of the oldest in the world, dating over 3 billion years ago and mythologically, and this rock is the place where Lord Ganesh ran from King Vibishana, after establishing the Ranganathaswamy deity in Srirangam. The shrine is at a height of 273 feet and you have to climb over 400 steps to reach the pinnacle. One has to cross the Sri Thayumanavar temple, which is located half way to the peak. Though the climb is a bit difficult, the soothing cool breeze gears up our energy to climb without much strain.
Long Overview:
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| flickr: Ucchi Pillayar temple |
Ucchi Pillayar Temple is devoted to Lord Ganesha, is one of India's most famous Lord Ganesha temple. With its foundation and walls steeped in mythology and legends, Ucchi Pillayar Koil temples situated on the top of the rock at an altitude of 273 feet. It was built in the 7th century during the glorious years of the Vijayanagar Empire by the Madurai Nayaks. There is an interesting story about the frolic of this God. When Vibhishana returned home after the coronation of Rama, he brought with him an idol of Lord Ranganatha (i.e. Vishnu) in a Lying posture lord Ganesha ran from King Vibishana, after establishing the Ranganathaswamy deity in Srirangam. The access to this Ganesha or Vinayaka temple is much narrower through 417 steep steps carved on the rock and provides a stunning view of Trichi, Srirangam and the rivers Kaveri and Kollidam. One has to cross the Sri Thayumanavar temple, which is located half way to the peak. This beautiful temple widely known for its ancient architecture, the Ucchi Pillayar temple offers some of the most incredible views of the city and river Kaveri snaking through.
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