This is a group of three temples with six worship services offered each day.

1. Rock Fort Temple
The Rock Fort Temple is a group of three temples.The Manikka
Vinayakar temple at the foot of the hill, the Uchhi Pillayar Koyil is at the
top of the hill and the Taayumaanavar Koyil Shivastalam on the hill. This
Shivastalam is a rock cut temple on a hill in the most prominent
landmark in Tiruchirappalli;reached by a flight of steps on the way to
the famous Ucchi Pillayar temple. The three hill temple Shivastalams in
this area are Tiruchirappalli, Tiruverumbur and Tiruveengoimalai.
Legend has it that Shiva was worshipped by the demon ruler Tirisiran,
hence Tiruchirappalli, Tirisirapuram etc. Also, since the three peaks
here on this hill are occupied by Shiva, Parvati and Vinayaka, the name
Tri-Shikharam or Tirisirapuram came into being. Legend has it that Shiva
in the guise of a woman (mother) attended to the call of a devotee in
labor, hence he is known as Matrubhuteswarar. Tiruchirappalli is hailed
as Dakshina Kailasam, as the hill is said to be 1 of the 3 pieces that flew
off the Himalayas.
Festivals: Six worship services are offered each day here. This well
endowed temple celebrates the annual Bhrammotsavam in Chittirai.
Aadi Pooram and the float festival in Panguni are also of significance
here.
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2. General Information
• Six worship services are offered each day here.
Built by the Nayaks of Madurai, it holds two
temples dedicated to Shiva and Ganesha.
This rock also contains excavated cave temples
dating to the 7th century A.D, famous for the fine
sculptures.
Shoes have to be left at the entrance near the
temple elephant which passes each monotonous
day blessing devotees in exchange for money.
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3. Travel Guide
• By Air- Tiruchirapalli is well connected to Chennai, Madurai,
Bangalore and Colombo. The airport is 07 kms from the city
centre.
Tiruchirapalli has an international airport, which operates
flights to Indian cities and neighboring countries like Sri Lanka,
Singapore and a few Gulf countries.
• By Rail - Tiruchirappalli is an important junction on the Southern
Railway. It connects Chennai, Thanjur, Chidambaram, and Madurai.
• By Road - Tiruchirappalli is well connected by road to Madurai,
Chennai, Pondicherry and Thanjavur.
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