ஆங்கிலத்தில் எழுதுவதற்கு மன்னிக்கவும். Did a night trip from Chennai again for a family function. Wonderful cool drive. Wanted to visit this temple for quiet sometime, finally was able to visit the temple in this trip, the next day evening. Temple on a hill top, and construction wise somewhat confusing with the other normal temples (in terms of direction). Rajagopuram present but faces East, Lord faces West. Kodimaram present but it is placed south to north. Two ambals present, and strangely one ambal faces east and one ambal faces west. We had a very wonderful darshan, the priest was enough to come and show us aarathi and give us prasadham. When checking for the thevaram songs, came to know that this place is called Karkudi (கற்குடி). Thiruganasambandar, Appar Peruman and Sundaramurthy nayanar have sung pathigam on this lord. Thiruganasambandar in his pathigam (1.043) sings அங்கமொ ராறுடை வேள்வி யான அருமறை நான்கும் பங்கமில் பாடலோ டாடல் பாணி பயின்ற படிறர் சங்கம தார்குற மாதர் தங்கையின் மைந்தர்கள் தாவிக் கங்குலின் மாமதி பற்றுங் கற்குடி மாமலை யாரே. 2 Appar Peruman in his pathigam (6.060) sings செய்யானை வெளியானைக் கரியான் றன்னைத் திசைமுகனைத் திசையெட்டுஞ் செறிந்தான் றன்னை ஐயானை நொய்யானைச் சீரி யானை அணியானைச் சேயானை ஆனஞ் சாடும் மெய்யானைப் பொய்யாது மில்லான் றன்னை விடையானைச் சடையானை வெறித்த மான்கொள் கையானைக் கற்குடியில் விழுமி யானைக் கற்பகத்தைக் கண்ணாரக் கண்டேன் நானே. 2 Sundaramurthy swamigal in his pathigam (7.027) sings so beautifully as follows.. சிலையால் முப்புரங்கள் பொடியாகச் சிதைத்தவனே மலைமேல் மாமருந்தே மடமாதிடங் கொண்டவனே கலைசேர் கையினனே திருக்கற்குடி மன்னிநின்ற அலைசேர் செஞ்சடையாய் அடியேனையும் அஞ்சலென்னே. 3 Near the kodimaram they have kept a veech aruva (knife) ... why? Temple inside definitely very neat and clean. On ground level there is a temple pond and it is awfully bad, though protected by walls etc, still it is so poorly maintained. After having darshan, i was came down to the rajagopuram area, and noticed three older ladies, entering the temple with flowers etc in their hand. They didn't know that the temple was on top of a hill and they need to climb the somewhat steep stairs. When they saw the stairs one of the lady simply said no and went back to the car. I felt very sad for her, because how she must have been eager to come and pray and now due to the height she couldn't do it. That point i told myself, i should climb all the hill temples that i wanted to see before i get old. Hope the lord grants me that wish. Parking is definitely an issue if u come by car.

DHINAM ORU KOVIL – 9 SRI.UJJEEWANATHASWAMY TEMPLE, UYYAKONDAN TIRUMALAI, TRICHY-620102. This is a hillock temple situated in Uyyakondan Tirumalai on the Vayalur Road, at about 6 kms from the heart of Trichy City. The temple is more than 1500 years old and the presiding deity is SRI.UJJEEWANATHAR and the female deity is SRI.ANJANAKSHI AMBAL. The historical name of the place is TIRUKARKUDI. The main Deity is also called KARKUDINATHAR. The temple has been praised and Lord Shiva has been sung by the great Saints, Tirugnanasambandhar, Tirunavukkarasar, and Sundaramoorthy Nayanar in their divine hymns. The temple has been mentioned as KARKUDI in their hymns. The temple did not have Kumbabishekam for many years. Very recently in 2010 it was renovated and Kumbabishekam was performed. The temple is now wearing a nice look. Markandeya worshipped Lord Shiva here when he was 16 year old. It’s a belief that one who worships Shiva here, will not have the fear of death. It is said when we sit and pray here for minimum 45 mins , we will get a solution and we will come back. I am a frequent visitor to this temple since it is near our house.

If you want to visit in the morning come after 7.30am. The murugan temple is based on the foot of the rock and on the top you have Lord Shiva, two Ambals, Lord Ganesha and many more deities. The poosari comes at 7.30am, it's amazing if you can see the temple with his guidance. It's a 2000 year old temple and you can see the inscription where it says how the ancestors of Raja Raja Chozha built the temple and the gifts given by them to the temple. The ambal statue which was first installed had a broken hand. They though about replacing her but then finally they decided not to disturb her and went ahead with installation of one more goddess statue. Both the goddess' are facing in opposite directions. Lord Shiva and Arjun were having an argument when Arjun's arrow hurt Lord Shiva. You can see the injuries on the Lingam. When they get the Lingam ready for Pooja they apply chandan on the places where the Lingam got hurt. This chandan is given to the devotees who come to see him from far and near by areas. It's believed to have healing powers. Behind the main shrine you can see arthanareeswar too. The climb up is totally covered. There are railings on the side to hold and climb. The stairs you see is what you need to climb. Come leisurely and ask the poosari to tell you about the temple. He has a whole of information and I think they have some books too.

This shiva temple is just awesome, one of the best hidden gem in trichy city .this place is kept neat but there is no parking facilities.

Padal Petra sthalm. You should claimed about 60 steps for temple from basement. Olden temple with beautiful sculptures. Here two Devi is here. Moreover behind Shiva a statue like Arthanarishwerer is here. Very calm and peaceful temple. On my visit, one young girl sit before Shiva sing Devaram songs. So beautiful and mind blowing place. In side way a big Shivaling is there. It is have more powerful vibration. Every one must visit temple.

One of Paadal petra Shiva temple. Beautiful, ancient temple located slightly uphill on widely spread rock. Very calm and divine Shiva temple.

Once you visit, definitely feel positive vibes

Shrine dates into thousands of year. Must visit in Tiruchirapalli. Spend time to see the details in pillars. There are two sanctum for Mother with 2 seperate godess. Holiest place

Historical, temple built by Pallava's, Ujjivanadharis the main diety here.Not so busy, placed on rock top, we should climb the steps to reach the temple,peaceful place.

Ujjeevanathar Temple is an Ancient temple constructed around 1400 years ago by Nandi Verma pallava. Constructed over a hilllock of 50 ft height also called karkudi meaning house constructed over a hill lock. The temple is owned and maintained by dharmapura adheenam. Name of the God: Ujjivanadhar Goddess: Anjanakshi and Balambikkai Stalavriksham: Vilvam Lord, Shiva had blessed markandeya and provided Chiranjeevi here at this temple while markandeya was chased by Yama Dharma, markandeya had surrendered before Lord Shiva. One can worship the fleet of Lord Shiva near Kodi maram in significance of Lord Shiva came out of the sanctum sanctorium to bless markandeya and to keep Yama out of the temple. The temple is situated within the city of Trichy on the vayalore road. The temple has a very strong and high fort-like compound. Lord Shiva is a swayambhu Murthy here. Lord Shiva was worshipped and priced and presented hymns by Thirugnanasambanthar, Thirunavukkarasar and Sundarar devarams. This temple has manuscripts (Kalvettu) written over the length and breadth of the temple from the entry point and everywhere. Please visit the temple and be Blessed by Lord Shiva Ujjeevanathar.

Very divine 1000 years old temple. Around 50 small.steps are there. Senior citizen can also climb. Located near woraiyur temple. In entrance there is a mandapam. Have to go through via ganesh temple. Then steps are visible to the main temple. Visit panchavarneswar temple and woraiyur vekkali amman temple. Vayalur is also nearby. around 5km from srirangam Temple will be closed from 1 to 4pm.

Shri Ujjevanathar temple in Uyyakondan is on a hillock with about 100 steps to climb. Shri Anjanakshi Amman in seperate sannidhi. Shri Jeshtadevi holding Shri Nandi (baby form) is special here. Shri Idarkathar Sivan in a separate temple in the backside. Uyyakondan Malai temple is about 4 kms from Uraiyur, Trichy on the Vayalur road.

Very Ancient Temple. A must visit temple. Arulmigu Anjanatchi Amman is very beautiful and powerful. Varahi Amman is very powerful too. Come and take home the blessings of Lord Ujjeevanathar.

Divine temple where you can be at peace. Located on a small hill has great views and simply blissful.

1000 years old Shiva temple located on top 50 steps small mount.Lord Shiva is self mainfested .Divine place and peaceful place

ancient above 1000 years temple, one shiva and one ambal facing west , one ambal facing east.

It was quite and beautiful....unlike others there were no crowds....best place to visit for INTROVERTED fellows 😌

This temple is located at Trichy to Thogamalai main road near somarasanpettai Ancient temple

One of the most divine temple i have visited. Everyone has to visit the temple. Om Namashivaya.

This temple maybe many people not aware but must see the tradition of cholas architecture and planning

Very ancient temple having very wonderful idols of various gods and goddesses. One should not miss this temple.

Best place to relax and attain peace of mind with devotional vibe