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Uchchi Pillayar Temple (Trichy Rock Fort)
Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu · Uchchi Pillayar (Ganesha)
About Uchchi Pillayar Temple (Trichy Rock Fort)
Perched at the very summit of the 83-metre Trichy Rock Fort, this is the highest point of the famous rock fort. The Ganesha shrine here is believed to be the spot where Vibhishana (the righteous brother of Ravana) placed the Ranganathaswamy idol — which then could not be lifted and remained in Srirangam. One of the most spectacular temple views in Tamil Nadu.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Uchchi Pillayar (Ganesha)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Other
🕐 Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📅 Best Visit Time
October to February
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Tiruchirappalli Junction (2 km)
Nearest Airport
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (8 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Tiruchirappalli
Visitor Tips
Reached after climbing all 437 steps of the rock fort; the 360-degree panoramic view of Trichy, the Cauvery and Srirangam island is breathtaking; sunset from the top is spectacular.
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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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