Pudukkottai Town and Trichy Route Tourist Spots
Explore Chettinad / Nachandupatti to Pudukkottai Town and Trichy Route Tourist Spots
15-Tourist Spots in Pudukkottai Town and Trichy Route
5-Tourist Spots in Pudukkottai Town
Sri Gokarneswarar Brahadambal Temple, Thirukokarnam, Pudukkottai
This a magnificent pallava period (7AD-10AD) roct cur temple. The presiding deity Shri Brahadambal is also called as Arakasu Amman, the guardian deity of pudukkottai Tondaiman rules.
Government Museum, Pudukkottai
A museum has been initiated by the State Government, with the antiquity of History, Geology, Zoology, Archaeology, Anthorapalogy and Sculptures. The rare materials like war fares, copper materials, swords, coins, musical instruments and paintings are exhibited here for vision. The materials expose the life and times of ancient people and their culture.
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Pudukkottai Palace
This Palace was built by Raja Rajagopala Thondaiman, the last Monarch of the Princely State of Pudukkottai.
During the British rule, Pudukkottai State remained to be the only Princely State within the borders of today's Tamilnadu, which was merged with the Indian Union, post India's independence.
The nationalism portrayed by the Pudukkottai Emperor, Raja Rajagopala Thondaiman is saluted by his gesture in voluntarily merging his Pudukkottai Kingdom alongwith a treasury of more than Rs 80 lakhs in cash and the handover of his Golden Pen that he had used to sign the merger agreement with the Indian Union.
Arulmigu Sri Santharamman Temple
Arulmigu Sri Santharamman Temple is located center of pudukkottai. A big Pallavan Kulam with hertiage look.
Sri Bhuvaneshwari Amman Temple
Bhuvaneshwari who is considered as the ruler and the protector of this entire universe. The Peetam also houses the adhishtanam of Judge Swamigal.
The Shilalaya Thirupani (temple renovation and construction using stones) is being carried over here currently.
10-Tourist Spots in Trichy Route
The Chitannavasal cave
The Chitannavasal cave, is a Jain monastery of the 7th century. It’s known for its painting which have been painted in fresco-secco technique with many mineral colours.
Kudimiyanmalai
The cave temples situated here are the testimony for the ancient art and culture. There is siva temple on a hill lock dedicated to Sikkanatheeswarer. There are more than 100 inscriptions with a highlight of an inscription expressing the gramatical notes of Karnatic music.
Vijayalaya Choleeswarar Temple at Narthamalai
Narthamalai, a cluster of small hills.Narthamalai has some of the oldest rock cut cave Temples, as well as the longest rock-cut edicts, similar to Asokan edicts, which are extremely rare in the south of India.
Rock cut cave temple built during the 9th century is testimony to the amazing architecture of the rock cut cave temple structures.
Ibrahim Farms at Narthamalai
A horse stable, Goat farm and house to many rare animals and birds.
Pudukottai Royal Sports Club
A professional shooting range initiated by the patronage of India's pride, ace shooter, Shri Prithviraj Thondaiman
Viralimalai Murugan Temple
This Temple is devoted to Lord Murugan, situated in the town of Viralimalai. The 15th-century Tamil Poet Arunagirinathar was born in Tiruvannamalai. The poet spent his early days as a seducer of women and rioters. Due to his deteriorating health, he attempted to commit suicide by throwing himself from the northern tower of Annamalaiyar Temple, but with the grace of Lord Murugan, he was saved. He thereafter became a staunch devotee of Lord Murugan and composed Tamil Hymns highlighting and glorifying the Lord.
Viralimalai Peacock Sanctuary
Viralimalai Wildlife Sanctuary is flooded with tourists during the period spanning from October to April. The majestic peacocks, resplendent in their imperial splendor form the pride of the place. The reserve gives refuge to several varieties of wild peacocks, each equally exotic. The Palawan Peacock Pheasant, strolling around the Murugan temple has an enchanting charm that captivates tourists.
Malaiyadipatty
This is a Shiva Temple alongwith a Vishu Temple built during 730 AD by Nanthivarma Pallava, by carving the Shiva Temple (Vakeeswarer) from the Hillock. The Vishnu Temple was constructed later. This Temple has an amazing sculpture art with beautiful paintings.
Avur Church
Avur is located at distance of 20 km from Tiruchirappalli and 55kms from Chettinad Heritage & Wellness Resorts. Periyanayagi Madha Church at Avur, is a Roman catholic church constructed during 1747 A.D. The prominent Tamil scholar Rev.father Joseph Beschi (Veermamunivar) started his religious service by initiating a mission in this church. Periodically many foreign tourists visit this place. Easter festival is a familiar festival celebrated here in a grand manner.
Kodumbaalur Moovar Koil
Kodumbaalur Moovar Koil or "The Three temples" is a Hindu temple complex situated in the village of Kodumbalur, Pudukkottai in Tamil Nadu, India. These temples were constructed by the Chola feudatory and Irukkuvel chieftain Boothi Vikramakesari as per the inscription. Only two of the three temples have managed to survive. The place was ruled by Irukkuvel chieftains. Kodumbalur was also the site of a fierce battle between the Pandyas and the Pallavas.
The temple is very important as it is a living example of early to medieval Chola architecture. The inscription in the temple also gives us a glimpse of the political climate of south India between the 8th and the 10th centuries as well as the relation between the royal houses of Chola and the Irukkuvel. The latter were traditional allies of the Cholas and the chief, Boothi Vikramakesari himself was the son of a Chola princess Anupama and Irukkuvel chieftain Samarabirama.
