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Rock Fort Temple
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
7th Century CE
Temples carved into and atop a massive 83m rock formation. The Ucchi Pillaiyar (Ganesha) temple at the top offers panoramic views.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Pallava
- Style
- Dravidian / Rock-cut
- Primary Deity
- Shiva (Tayumanavar) & Vinayagar
- Languages
- Tamil, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Tamil, Grantha
Historical Significance
83m rock formation. City landmark. Pallava-era cave temple
Architectural Features
83m rock fortCave templesUcchi Pillaiyar at topCity panorama