Trichy

     Tiruchirappalli is also called as Trichy. It is the fourth largest municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu and also the fourth largest urban agglomeration in the state. Situated at a distance of 325 kilometers south of Chennai and 402 kilometers north of Kanyakumari on the national highway NH 45, it is located almost at the geographic centre of the state. Thiruchirappalli derived its name due to Jain association with this place. Buddhism and Jainism thrived in Tamil Nadu before the renaissance of Hinduism in the form of the Bhakti cult which popularized Saivism and Vaisnavism and exterminated these anti-Hindu religions. So, we find numerous Jain and Buddhist traces scattered in remote and unapproachable spots throughout Tamil Nadu. Trichy Rock city is situated on the banks of river Cauvery. Trichy is a fine blend of temples and monuments and is a great travel destination. Dominated by the granite rock soaring 84 metres into the skyline, Trichy also hosts the Golden Rock Locomotive Workshop, an NIT(National Institute Technology). Tiruchirappalli was for some time under the Mughal rule, which was put to an end by the Vijayanagar rulers. The Nayaks, the Governors of Vijayanagar Empire, ruled this area till A.D. 1736. It was Viswanatha Nayaka who built the present day Teppakulam and the Fort. The Nayak dynasty came to an end during the days of Meenakshi. The Muslims ruled this region again with the aid of either the French or the English armies, for some years. Tiruchirppalli was under the rule of Chandra Sahib and Mohamed Ali. Finally the English brought Trichy and other areas under their control. The district was then under the hegemony of British for about 150 years till the independence of India.

      Trichy conduct most of its business in Trichy Junction, the southern district, the main sights are at least 4 km north.  The bazaars immediately north of the Junction heave with locally made cigars, textiles and fake diamonds mad into inexpensive jewellery and used for dance costumes. Thanks to the town's frequent, cheap air connection with Sri Lanka, you’ll also come across boxes of smuggled Scotch and photographic film. Head north along Big Bazaar Road (a continuation of Dindigul Road) and you’re confronted by the dramatic profile of the Rock Fort, topped by the seventeenth century Vinayaka (Ganesh) Temple. North of the fort, the River Cauvery marks a wide boundary between Trichy’s crowded streets and its more serene temples the Ranganathaswamy temple is so large it holds much of the village of Srirangam within its courtyards.  Also north of the Cauvery is the elaborate Sri Jambukeshwara Temple, while several British churches dotted around town make for an interesting contrast. The Shantivanam Ashram, a bus ride away, is open to visitors year round.

      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 with tourists. There are some major industrial houses in Trichy, few among them are BHEL (Bhart Heavy Electricals Limited) which is a prominent Navaratna company. Trichy is well connected to various parts of Tamil Nadu, by private and public bus services.

      Trichy is also popular for its hospitality and features a lot of accommodations. Hotels in Trichy are necessary adjunct for a comfortable and memorable stay.

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