Trichy was an important city during the reign of Cholas, Nayaks, and early days of the British East India Company. The oldest hand made dam, which was built by Karikala Cholan across the river Kaveri, still stand in Trichy. The conquest by the British East India Company marked a major step in the British conquest of India. After independence of India from British rule city merge in the India territory. |
Sri Ranganathaswamy:
this temple is situated 6 km from the Trichy city, at Srirangam. This temple is the most revered shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu in south India, and it has a largest temple complex in the world. The temple is replete with excellent carvings and numerous shrines dedicated to various Gods.
Gangaikondacholapuram, Tirumayam, ST. Johns Church, Sittannavasal Kodumbalur, and Samayapuram Mariamman Temple are some other tourist sites in Trichy. |
