Shiva
Sri Thayumanavar Temple (Trichy Rock Fort)
Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu · Thayumanavar (Shiva)
About Sri Thayumanavar Temple (Trichy Rock Fort)
Perched atop the 83-metre Trichy Rock Fort, this Paadal Petra Sthalams has one of the most dramatic settings of any temple in India. Shiva is worshipped as Thayumanavar (he who became the mother) after appearing as a midwife to a devotee's pregnant wife. The climb up 437 steps through rock-cut passages passes through Ganesha and Uchchi Pillayar shrines.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Thayumanavar (Shiva)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Mattuvar Kuzhali (Parvati)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Shiva
🕐 Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📅 Best Visit Time
October to February (avoid peak summer)
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Tiruchirappalli Junction (3 km)
Nearest Airport
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (8 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Tiruchirappalli
Visitor Tips
Climb 437 steps through the rock fort; the panoramic view of Srirangam island from the top is spectacular; not suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
State
Tamil Nadu
Location
Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)
Ideal Base City
Tiruchirappalli
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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