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INTRODUCTION
Situated on the banks of the
Cauvery River, Tiruchirapalli provides a perfect blend
of history, tradition and religion. Trichy's landscape
is dominated by the Rock Fort. Once the citadel of the
Chola kings, the fort has seen the passing of
dynasties. Ruled in turn by the Pallavas and then the
Pandavas, the present fort was built by the Nayak
rulers of Madurai.
Sriangam (5 km), a temple town
close by, is Trichy's main attraction. The 13th century
temple complex with its 21 gopurams is set on an island
in the river Cauvery, Dedicated to the Lord
Ranganathaswamy, the temple is noted for its beautiful
sculpture.
Trichy is also the hub of
industrial and commercial activities and is easily
accessible from most towns in Tamil Nadu. |
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