Loved this place. Great experience while visiting this place. Devotional place with full of positive vibes. One of the beautiful hill temple in Trichy, Tamilnadu. Visited most of the times in my life. Lord Ganesha is main god here in this temple. Need to climb the hill to see the temple, climbing means there are steps to go up. Full city view from the top of mountain was amazing. Good and beautiful memories and experiences in this place.

Excellent example of Beautiful Temple, it's a very quiet place located near the mid of city with beautiful idols of Ganesha. Fully equipped with all the facilities for the devotees like washrooms and eateries and a fabulous well maintained temple. parking place available. About 417 steps to climb in order for you to meet him. Once you're up there, the view is so good. Scenic panoramic view of Tiruchirapalli.

In this community, this temple is one of the best. The temple's ambience has a psychological effect that helps people focus on their goals. The temple's setting opens up a whole new realm of spirituality and keeps our minds focused on the issues that we face in society.

Beautiful temple with scenic view on the top. 1st one can visit the Thayumanavar temple for which one gas to climb around 200 odd steps. The temple in itself is beautiful and is an architectural wonder! Then one can proceed to the Uchi Pillayar Temple which is another 200 odd steps ahead. During this climb which is steep and slanting uou can even halt for refreshments and there is also a gift shop. The view from the top is incredible! You can see almost everything in and around Trichy!

Uchi Pillaiyar Temple must vist place in trichy and one of the oldest temple. Hardly will take 15-20 mins for middle age and near to 30 mins for old age to reach the temple and to get the blessings of Pillaiyar. Try to avoid walking after 11am it I'll be too hot and steps will be to Height and at end too sharp need to take care of kids and old people. View from temple will be awesome Srirangam and river view will be nice and pleasent.

Ucchi Pillayar temple is also know as Arulmigu Thayumana Swamy Temple is a popular temple dedicated to Lord Vinayaga located on the Rock Fort temple complex in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. The Rockfort temple complex has three shrines, two of which are dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Manikka Vinayagar Temple at the foot and Ucchi Pillayar temple at the top, and the Thayumanavar temple between them. The Thayumanavar temple, the largest of the three, houses a shrine for Amman (the Goddess) as well as the main deity. Mythologically, this rock is the place where Lord Ganesh fled from King Vibishana, after having established the Ranganathaswamy deity in Srirangam. Had to take steps,drinking water facilities and washrooms are provided by the temple authority.long view of sreerangam temple gopuram and river kaveri is amazing, temple is so close to a market place and car parking seems little bit problem.

Greatest experience one could never miss. We went from Srirangam to uchi pillayar temple via auto. Some one in the hotel which we stayed said not to use car to reach the temple. It was a good info as the roads near the temple was not so broad and its advicable to reach via auto. Temple timing till evening 7.30. No entrance fee which is quite good. Archana ticket is 5 rupees. Steps to reach the top were nearly 200 but you won't feel that tired as you hve plenty of space to rest in as well. There were some temples on both sides of steps and it is advicable to view those while returning. We reached top and it took 15 mins to reach , kids reached much earlier . Pillayar is on the top of the mountain and he is looks pretty graceful. The site from the top is beauty to the core. We went during evening 6 and it was drizzling already. Overall the climate was stunning cool with breeze. While returning after some 100 steps we went to thayumanvar sannidhi which is truly magnificent construction. The temple inside a cave. Lot to walk inside and those drawing in the ceilings and the gopuram internally was truly amazing. We visited two more temples while climbing down. Climbing down is much easier compared to climbing up. It took only half the time for us to come down. At the entrance we have another pillayar sannidhi which is nearly maintained . Lot of shops at the entrance which keeps the entrance pretty busy. The road in the entrance is the busiest road with loads of shopping . You can see all the branded shops in the street but crowded to the core. Getting a auto for returning was the task . The actual as per OLA was 65 rupees and they charged 200 bugs to return. But barring those the temple visit is purely awesome. Im planning to visit again with my parents. Must visit place .

One of the oldest temple in tirchy, temple is beautiful and peaceful once you climb the hill. It’s pretty much crowded place hence plan you parking 🅿️ of your vehicle. And you have to climb the hill and once you reach it’s just awesome. You can have a Birds Eye view of the city 🤩

It is also called as the rock fort temple which is situated in the city centre of Trichi.. This temple is located on the hilltop from where you will get to see Trichy city. Climbing to the top is not that much tough hardly it will take half an hour. It is just 2 km from city bus stand. You have to hire an auto to go to its foot hill and then you have to start climbing

Landmark in Trichy. Very well crafted hill into a beautiful temple. One must be little fit to trek up to the top. The top view is amazing and cool breezes are very soothing after a challenging trek. Must visit in Trichy. Night view is top good with lights and climate..

If you want to see the beauty of Trichy city then you must visit this temple.. very clean and well maintained. Evening is the best time to visit this place.. around 400+ steps will help you to reach the top of the temple..

A 7th century Uchi Pillaiyar temple mainly of Vinayaka temple at top of the hill in Trichy. We need to climb 437 steps across the hill. Highlight of this temple complex we find huge halls where other God idols like Shiva, Parvathi, Armugam also we find in the middle of the hill. We feel pleasure to watch beauties of wonderful sculptures of even security guards at that time and also more meaningful brain sharping paintings with different thoughts. In all sub-temples, poojas and decorations are made to dieties. We feel like spending more time looking at amazing architecture of temple.

This place was an icon of Thirchirappali Lord Ganesh (Uchista Ganapathy ) is a God in the Temple. This is was very impressive to do darshan Above the hills we can see the whole District of Trichy And the right side of the hill SRIRANGAM PERUMAL KOVIL Tower will be viewing beautiful And The age of the Temple was 3.5 million years ago THAIYUMANAVAR SANATHi this very powerful darshan especially For pregnant womens to be blessed with with normal delivery SO MUST VIST THIS PLACE THANK YOU 😊

Beautiful temple which is told as older than organic of Himalaya. This pillaiyar has great story behind. Around 400 steps one has to climb to worship the Uchipillayar ,but even in the down floor u can get blessings of him.

It's a beautiful temple which can be seen from far as well as gives you a beautiful view of the city. Lots of stairs to climb, advice to go early morning or late evening to avoid peak sun. Can see beautiful mantapas and temples on way to the top. Be careful of monkeys if you carrying food and decide to eat on way. There is locker facility at the base charging 55rs to deposit luggage. Washroom is available midway. The temples are just beautiful and the rock cut work gives them cave like look

Awesome place to visit for Vinayagar Shrine and there is also Shivan and Parvathi they looking gorgeous even more Vinayagar ..looks like historical temple located at small place Mountain . Beautiful view from Top of the city... Maintain and cleanliness ok but improve lot

This temple is located in the heart of the city. It's very famous and favourite from my childhood. The story of this temple is so famous that it's a must visit place in Trichy. Story behind this temple- When Ravana's brother Vibishana was offered with a Lord Perumal statue by Lord Rama after the successful victory, Vibishana was so overwhelmed by this gesture that he wanted to carry this back to Srilanka to built a divine place. But the Devas don't want to be in the hands of Vibishana who is a good person but from Ashura kula. So they requested Pillayar(Ganesha) to help them. So Pillayar went in a child's form and he helped Vibishana by holding the statue when he wanted to rest sometime. As Vibishana came back after having water from the river, Pillayar kept the statue in land and Vibishana could not move the same. So angrily Vibishana hit Pillayar on his head. Then Pillayar showed his original form and thus there came a voice that the statue wants to stay in the same place. And Pillayar also stayed nearby and in the direction of the Perumal statue which became Srirangam. It's very old temple structure that is a treat for travellers. Also Thayumanavar temple also located on the way to Uchi Pillayar temple.

1.Evening time is best otherwise you will feel hot. 2.total more than 400 steps to reach uchi pillaiyar .... 3. Before reaching pillaiyar temple at top we can see more temples middle section.... 4. We can sit near temple in rock feel relax with cool air and enjoying the top view of trichy city......

An amazing sight in the night, once on top the view is breathtaking and the spiritual vibe is outstanding. Be sure not to go on a hot sunny day…and ensure adequate water supply to quench your thirst. An ancient architecture that would mesmerise your inner curiosity. Basically the whole hill is the temple carved into the stone walls of the rock hill. An ancient marble.

Our dharshan was good and it took close to 30 mins to reach top with kids. Just be careful and keep your belongings safe (if you have any bananas). Monkeys will be there in the top and they will try to get bananas from you. Also, be little cautious on the top if you are going with kids/elderly people, steps will be steep and more slanted.

Uchchi pillaiyar I most historical temple. I spent more time on top it’s covering full city views.

Wonderful place. Very important to climb during the evening time. Sunny mornings or rainy days can be tricky. Most of the steps are carved out of the hill and hence uneven and not plane. There are shops for snacks and drinks at the top to refresh before the downhill. The manikka Vinayahar temple at the bottom of the hill, thayumanavar Sannidhi in the middle and uchchi pillayar at the top of the hill. People pray to thayumanavar for their pregnant wives or daughters to have safe delivery. Once delivered, there is a practice to take a full set of banana (வாழைத்தார்) to thayumanavar sannadhi and offer prayers. The sight from the hill top is amazing. You can see the entire city from there and it’s very peaceful during sunset. The downhill climb can be trickier than the uphill. Would advice medium pace during the return.

Very pleasant place to vist. Favorite god ❤️ Perfect viewpoint. Kaveri river , Tiruchi city and Srirangam Gopuram view are superb, from the top of the Hill. Very easy to climp 15 to 20 mins to the top Uchi Pillayar Sannathy. Early morning will be the very best time to visit or else inthe evening. Meenakshi sundareswarar Sannathy also very good.

My favourite place..this place gives me more peace.historical palce also

Must visit place in Trichy...visit in evening..it will be feast for your eyes ..street with full of shops. Can get everything you need....not much steps but it will be difficult for old age people's..on the top you will feel relax and calm..best place for family

As a visitor to Trichy, I loved this place. It also offers you a compulsory LEG DAY routine (climbing many stairs) for enjoying the view from top... 😄. Since I had language barrier, I took an autorickshaw from Trichy Railway station. If you speak/understand Tamil, a bus is much more affordable option.

This temple is amazing and worth climbing up. Serene & blissful. Great views from the top. Best time to visit early morning. Don’t miss the Thayumanvar temple while climbing down the stairs. Very beautiful experience

Magnificent structure built on rock mountain dedicated to Lord Ganpati and Siva. A wonderful place to visit for a healthy mind and body.

Temple at Hill view...from the Hill you can view of the City of Trichy Town India. Building structure old ancient design. Uniquely done of this temple. Foreigner should give visit. Even though temple at Hill. This area look a like dating place younger generations :) hope tourism look into this matter.

I visited this place just of curiosity,but to my surprise the architecture is marvellous and can me matched with any other large temple.The whole temple structure is placed on a rock .The idols and other structure are carved insid many layers of rocks.Try to visit early as possible because due to heavy heat stroke,you will uncomfortable very easily.The main idol is Ganesh and shiva

I visited this place about few years back. Now the total topography is changed. Now well maintained with safety measures. Rock cut steps and main Ganapati temple is well redesigned well. Super place for Trichy people.

The place has improved a lot over the years. The narrow and steep stairs towards the end shall be passed with caution. In the way, never miss to worship Thaayumana Swamy.

One of the must visit places in Trichy ! The best time to visit is Evening. Make sure to reach the place around 6 pm as it takes 20 to 30 minutes to climb the hill. Astonished to witness how this hill has been carved and the temple has been built ! Closing time is 8 PM so plan accordingly

Ucchi Pillayar Temple is a 7th-century Hindu temple, one dedicated to Lord Ganesha located a top of Rock Fort, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India. The Rock Fort temple stands 83 metres (272 ft) tall perched atop a rock. The smooth rock was first cut by the Pallavas but it was the Nayaks of Madurai who completed both the temples under the Vijayanagara empire. The temple facing East on the top of city with a panoramic view all around. Around 450 steps to climb. The top view from the city look awesome at night time.

Top view of Trichy city from uchcho pillayiar temple

Ancient Vinayagar Temple. Pregnancy women should visit this place for good and normal delivery.

Tiruchirappalli Rockfort, locally known as Malaikottai, is a historic fortification and temple complex built on an ancient rock. It is located in the city of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. It is constructed on an 83 metres (272 ft) high rock.There are two Hindu temples inside, the Ucchi Pillayar Temple, Rockfort and the Thayumanaswami Temple, Rockfort. Other local tourist attractions include the famous Pallava-era Ganesha temple and the Madurai Nayak-era fort. The fort complex has witnessed fierce battles between the Madurai Nayakas and Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur, Carnatic region and Maratha Imperial forces. The fort played an important part during the Carnatic Wars, helping lay the foundations of the British Empire in India. The Rockfort is the most prominent landmark of the city.

Thayumanavar Temple is situated in the Rockfort complex (Malaikottai மலைக்கோட்டை) in the city of Tiruchirappalli, India. The temple is situated close to the base of the Rockfort and was constructed by the Pallava king Mahendravarman I in the 6th century AD.Shiva is worshiped as Thayumanavar, and is represented by the lingam and his consort Parvati is depicted as Mattuvar Kuzhalammai. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. It was a part of the Chola kingdom and it houses a number of exquisitely sculpted temples and fortresses, the centre of which is the Rockfort temple.The temple is built in the Dravidian style of architecture;The rock-cut cave temples of the Rockfort, along with the gateway and the Erumbeeswarar Temple, are listed as monuments of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India. The Rockfort is a fortress which stands atop a 273-foot-high rock.It consists of a set of monolithic rocks accommodating many rock-cut cave temples. Originally built by the Pallavas, it was later reconstructed by the Madurai Nayaks and Vijayanagara rulers.The major complex in the temple are believed to be built during the 8th century by the Pandyan Empire.The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Neatly maintained temple complex . Calm and well behaved staffs. Must place to visit in Trichy ,if you wish to see and admire the bird's eye view of the city.

Ucchipillayar Temple is beautiful heritage temple. There is around 415 steps to reach the deity which might be a bit tiring but it's worth it. It is also called Rock fort temple. It is recommended to visit the temple either early in the morning or in the evening during summers. Breezy fresh air and the view from the top is all what you'll love!!! Overall it is a must visit for a beautiful experience.

What a marvelous temple. Must visit place. If u don't believe in god also u must need to visit this kind of places for sure.. how they built it in the rock fort, amazing...

Nice place.. I loved it, Must visit place in Trichy !

Powerfull pullaiyar

Good

Wonderfull ancient temple. Beautiful view of trichy. But no parking facility

View of trichy

Peak workship

Temple is so high where u can see whole trichy in magnificent view...u can get blessings from Ganesha and he give u some basic tips cardio exercise...enjoy have fun

Amazing a wonderful malaikottai trichy

Familiar and famous temple to visit

A temple with lot of historical values, highly recommended to people who is interested in tamil history

(Translated by Google) Have (Original) Semma

Super

Peaceful place

(Translated by Google) Surveillance cameras should be set up across the temple premises and on the hill. Police should monitor what is going on. (Original) கோவில் வளாகம் மற்றும் மலை முழுவதும் கண்காணிப்பு கேமரா வைக்க வேண்டும் காவல்துறை என்ன நடக்குது என்று கண்காணிக்க வேண்டும் அங்கு காதல் ஜோடிகள் செய்யும் வேலையை பார்த்தால் பக்தர்களுக்கு தாய்மார்களுக்கு மனக்கஷ்டம்

Tough to climb up but felt good once out there at the top. What a wonderful sight, could see complete trichy. Very very good breeze.

(Translated by Google) Please help improve this article or section by expanding it (Original) Enakku pudichavanga kooda ponen athanala nalla irukku

Divine

Beautiful temple located on small mountain. There is lord Shiva and Parvati deities and on other side there is Lord Ganesha. Beautiful view of city from top

Great place...

Good place

Good

Nice place 🙂🙂🙂

Nice place

Good devotional.less people crowd

Very nice place

Always good

Fantastic Holy place.

(Translated by Google) The best, highest place in Trichy (Original) திருச்சியின் சிறந்த,உயா்ந்த ஸ்தலம்

Nice traditional place

(Translated by Google) Pillaiyar Temple is a unique peak in Trichy (Original) திருச்சியின் தனிச்சிறப்பு உச்சி பிள்ளையார் கோவில்

Very nice old temple

Every one must visit this temple not only for praying also for infrastructure of this temple

Located on the top of a small rock mountain in the city centre of Trichy. Very powerful god. Lord Vinayaka located on the top of the hill , in the middle lord shiva with Parvathi gives Darshan for us. Here couples comes to get the blessing of Thayumanavar swamy(lord shiva) to get promotion as parents (to get baby). We have to walk along the rock steps to get the Darshan of Gods. Wonderful mind blowing atmosphere at the top of the hill near uchi Pillayar shrine. Once you reach the top you can see Srirangam, Cauvery and many small mounts and can feel the pleasant breeze at the top. One word- Relaxation. There is NO PARKING FACILITY. Devotees kindly avoid plastic. SAVE NATURE, GET BLESSED. Enjoy the NATURE

Such a divine place....

Good

(Translated by Google) Jai sri ganesha (Original) Jai sri ganesha

Nice place to see anicent place visit also you can see the entire city view very nice in the evening time it's unique icon of the city too they maintain clean and hygiene but day time u feel very hot so carry a water bottle is good, Trichy mainly famous for temple tourist places lots of old temple is there to see welcome to all see

One of the most famous temple in this city😊. In the top of the temple Main God Vinayahar present there below the Vinayahar the Lord shiva and pravati present there ❤️. Best view point of the city ❤️. River Kaveri is near just some kilometres. Below the hill temple lot of shop are here. Elephant are also kept in the temple 🐘. Such as good place for feel free😊✌️

1)The Thayumanavar Temple is a temple situated in the Rockfort complex (Malaikottai மலைக்கோட்டை) in the city of Tiruchirappalli, India. The temple is situated close to the base of the Rockfort and was constructed by the Pallava king Mahendravarman I in the 6th century CE Shiva is worshiped as Thayumanavar, and is represented by the lingam and his consort Parvati is depicted as Mattuvar Kuzhalammai. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. 2) Wall Ceiling Painting were thinkable. 3) Night View of City amazing. 4)From the Bottom to Top the brief wont be enough, about this place.

What an incredible architecture, marvel of engineering, elegance of aesthetics and awe of nature. Kudos to ancient culture. This place is not only a pride of Trichy but also a pride of every Indian 🇮🇳

Here we can see the old ancient history and old arthicuture

Utchi pillayar temple is located in trichy near chathiram bus stand. This temple located on top of mount in centre of city.Lord vinayagar is main god here.This temple has steps to go top of mount. This temple has nice hygienic environment,has drinking water and bathroom facilities Inside. Beautiful Experience ,Nice place to Go🙂

Yeah super 😘 view, first time I came here and bless and go around morning bcz sunny time we unable to walk on steps due to heat more than.

About 450 steps. Worth the climb. Many shrines on the way. Must visit. The view from top is awesome.

Nice view of entire city of Trichy. Worth climbing to the hilltop

Best temple with the finest golden architecture. Wonder about they build it. Famous for their lord ganesha temple. You can have a overview of the city how it looks from the top of the temple.

Pray to lord Manicka Vinayagar at the foot of the hill and climb up. On the way up there's a shrine for Lord Shiva as Thayumanavar Swamy. Top most shrine is for Uchi Pillayar. The temple is on a one way road and there is no parking close by. Best if you can take a tuk tuk or the public transportation.

Amazing view from the top, the interiors of the temple is carved into the rock formation - it's brilliant!

Clean temple with Pillayar at the top. Have to climb the steps to reach the top. View from the top is awesome. Whole Trichy city is visible from the top. Kaveri river, railway station, bridges, railway bridge, Srirangam temple is clearly visible from this temple. It has Thayumanavar sannithi as a separate division

It's amazing place. Need to visit that temple.an I got very tasty Prasadam also. I felt very nice. If anybody want to visit this place best time is before sunrise or late evening so that you can see the beauty of the city.

I've really enjoyed a quick trek to the temple in the middle of the tireless city. It was really good to see all the smiling faces once they reached the peak. The view from the top is amazing (if you get a chance to see a train , wonderful!).

Vinayaka temple. The view from the temple is beautiful. The temple is situated at hill known as rock fort. One will have to climb 400-500 stairs up and down to reach the temple. Lord Vinaya or Lord Ganesha is there inside the temple. The view of the city and river is very beautiful. From this temple one can see the Erumbeesheswara temple. Ucchi Pillayar Temple is a 7th-century Hindu temple, one dedicated to Lord Ganesha located a top of Rockfort, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India. According to legend, this rock is the place where Lord Ganesha ran from King Vibishana, after establishing the Ranganathaswamy deity in Srirangam. Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort is also fondly called as Malaikottai in Tamil.

A beautiful heritage site giving you a grand view of the bustling city of Tiruchirapalli from the perfect vantage point. Estimated to be built in the early 7th century under Mahendravarman, this place is a beautiful exhibit of Pallava's iconography Time taken & Effort: An average fit person will take 15-20 minutes to climb and 10 minutes to get down. It is a total of around 450 steps uphill. The steps occur in sets of 20-30 at a time. With widely available seating it is accessible to even the elderly with some effort but very difficult for the disabled. There's no other way to reach it other than by foot. Important note : a. Carry one water bottle before starting your ascent as the next water stop is after climbing 400 steps only and this will become difficult in Summers. After 400 steps you will find a stall with soft drinks etc b. As of 2023, there are two Abhishekams for the diety in the morning, one at 7-7:30 and the next at 10 am c. There is one other beautiful temple midway of Meenakshi Sundareshwar and Lord Shiva in Gangadhar avatar don't miss it. d. The place to leave your shoes are random and looked pretty safe with a lot of hawkers at the entry forcing you to buy stuff which you can avoid. Parking is non existent, so plan to reach here by foot. e. Although an archaeological survey of India heritage site, it seems like they are not allowing visibly non Hindus to enter, very unfortunate and entitled but there's no explicit checking. How to reach : 40 minutes from the airport, take an auto or a cab for it. 10 minutes walk from the city center on the left side of River Kaveri.

Shri Manikka Vinayagar temple on the highest hilltop near Kaveri river is an iconic identity of Trichy city. Small but beautiful Shri Ganesh temple facing East on the top of city with a panoramic view all around. More then 400 steps to climb. Step near the top are uneven and one must be careful while going up or coming down. Just below the top rock there is a Pallava period cave with pillars - 1400 years old. On the way to this Shri Ganesha temple is the grand temple of Shri Thayumana Swamy Shiva temple. One of the finest Shiva temples on hillock with a biggest Shiva Linga. Seperate sannidhi for Shri Mattuvar Kuzhali Amman (Parvathi Devi)

Mesmerizing temple sitting in the centre of Trichy. Very well constructed with hard efforts. Bowing to the people whomever worked on this temple construction and renovation 👏👏 Around 500 steps to top. Max 30 mins to reach the top to see Uchi Pillayar.. Either go in the morning or go after 6pm in the evening to enjoy the city view and chilling wind.. In the half way down the big Shiva temple is soo eye opening 🙇 They have carved the rock and built the temple. You can spend 2-3 hours easily here.. Areas around the temple is like T.Nagar nothing else to say 😐

I have been visiting this temple since childhood, for a good 3 to 4 times till now. It iswonder how in the ancient days a temple was carved out of a single rock. Hence the name, Rockfort. At the entrance to the temple is Manikya Vinayagar, another Ganesha temple. Also, in the same premises is Thayumanavar (Shiva temple). It is believed that those who have been childless for years, come here to seek blessings as it is fruitful. Amazing views of the city from atop at the Uchhi Pillaiyar temple. A calm feeling when you reach the temple. Luckily this time too, on 28th June, 2023, it was very breezy and weather was good.

Great experience, climbing itself is like a history lesson, art and architecture is great along the way. Uchi Pillayar awaits to bless you at the top. Such a serene experience. Bit more care is needed in cleanliness. Also at the base of the hill don't fall for vendors recommending stuff including keeping your slippers/shoes. There is a temple provided free place for it.

Lord Ganesha 🙏🙏🙏 little hard climbing up the uchi, but found happy after seeing him. From the top view the city looks amazing.... It's worth climbing up....

Old temple. Got steps to climp up. It's good to climb with half stomach or early mrning empty stomach since the steps are narrow. Beautiful temple. With Lord Ganesh or top of the peak and lord Shiva and Devi just before that. 1 and half hours time might be needed to patiently see the idols there and prayer and to come down. Not so crowded on week days. Climbing such temples with lot of steps makes our health better and lungs pump proper. One of the peaceful temple to visit.

Ucchi Pillayar Temple is a 7th-century Hindu temple, one dedicated to Lord Ganesha located a top of Rockfort, Trichy. Ucchi means higher. This Ganesha temple is on top of the hill, hence the name. It is a general practice to pray to Manicka Vinayagar (Ganesha temple at foothills) at the foothills before you visit Uchi Pillayar. This temple has its origin references to Ramayana along with Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple. First the Pallava kings cut the rock to build the temple and later the Nayaks of Madurai completed the construction of the temple. There are temples of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on the hill. Lord Shiva is worshiped as Thayumanavar and is represented by the lingam and his consort Parvati is depicted as Mattuvar Kuzhalammai. We went there very early in the morning. There were very few people in the temple snd we could get nice darshan of the lord. The weather is slso very pleasant in the mornings. You also get excellent view of Trichy from the temple.

A great temple to visit in Trichy. Remarkable architecture. The temple is mostly built by carving the mountain. A must visit for every Hindu. You will visit Swami and thayar santhi as well, which is carved inside the mountain..