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St. Flomina Hr. Sec. School
Melapudur, Trichy . 620001 Phone : 2411522
St. James Matric School
Cantonment, Trichy . 620001 Phone : 2410317
St.John's School
Reynolds Road, Cantonment, Trichy . 620001 Phone : 2460893
St.Joseph's Anglo Indian Hr. Sec. School
Convent Road, cant, Trichy . 620001 Phone : 2414170
St.Joseph's Girls Hr. Sec. School
Ponmalaipatti, Trichy . 620004 Phone : 2491613
UDV Hr. Sec. School
Townstation, Trichy . Phone : 2703378

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Sevasangam Girls Ahr. Sec. School
Williams Road, Trichy . 620001 Phone : 2460253
Rotary Vidhya Ashram
Annanagar, Tennur, Trichy . 620017 Phone : 2792630
Sacred Heart Hr. Sec. School
Ponmalaipatti, Trichy . 620004 Phone : 2491386
Seventh Day adventist
Beemanagar, Trichy . 620001 Phone : 2416209
Srividhya Mandhir
B-28 Sastri Road, Trichy . 620001 Phone : 2722199
St. Anne's Girls Hr. Sec. School
Convent Toad, Cant, Trichy . 620001 Phone : 2418403

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RC High School
Bharathiyar Salai , Cantonment, Trichy . 620001 Phone : 2410832
RC Teacher Training School
Bharathiyar Salai , Cantonment, Trichy . 620001 Phone : 2416730
SRV Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai National Highway,
Samayapuram, Trichy.. 621112
Phone : 0431-2670680, 2670690
Savidri Vidayalaya
Sankaran pillai Road, Trichy . 620002 Phone : 2701849
Sevasangam Girls Ahr. Sec. School
Williams Road, Trichy . 620001 Phone : 2460253

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K.A.P.V. Hr.Sec. School
5th Cross, Thillainagar, Trichy . 620018 Phone : 2760812
Kajamiyan Hr. Sec. School
Kajanagar,Subramaniyapuram, Trichy . 620020 Phone : 2420043
Kamakodi Vidyalaya
Sankaran pillai road,Chathiram Bus Stand, Trichy . 620002 Phone : 2471925
Mahathma Gandhi Hr. Sec. School
Williams Road, Trichy . 620001 Phone : 2461376
Mahathma Gandhi Hr. Sec. School
Tennur High Road, Tennur, Trichy . 620017 Phone : 2792666
Mannar Memorail Matric School
Colletor's Office Road, Trichy . 620001 Phone : 2410514

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National Hr. Sec. School
Teppakulam, Trichy . 620008 Phone : 2702553
Nehru Matric School
65 A , 11 A Cross , Thillainagar, Trichy . 620018 Phone : 2721533
Periyar Maniyammi Girls Hr. Sec. School
KK Nagar, Trichy . 620021 Phone : 2459522
Periyar Memorial
KK Nagar, Trichy . 620021 Phone : 2456394
Rajaji Vidhayalaya
Tennur High Road, Trichy . 620017 Phone : 2791399

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Holycross
Golden Rock, Trichy . 620004 Phone : 2490825
Holycross
Teppakulam, Trichy . 620001 Phone : 2700256
Holyredeemer
Palakkarai, Trichy . 620008 Phone : 2715181
Jesi Matric Hr. Sec. School
Puthur, Trichy . 620017 Phone : 2760197
K.A.P.V. Hr.Sec. School
5th Cross, Thillainagar, Trichy . 620018 Phone : 2760812

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C.S.I
Woraiyur, Trichy . 620003 Phone : 2275207
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Matric Hr. Sec. School
Salai Road, Woraiyur, Trichy . 620003 Phone : 2762181
Dolour Deff & Dump
Kottapattu, Trichy . Phone : 2491336
Govt. Boys Hr.Sec. School
Srirangam, Trichy . 620006 Phone : 2432253
Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School
Srirangam, Trichy . 620006 Phone : 2432239
E.R. High School
East Chinthamani, Trichy . 620002 Phone : 2703096

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Akilandeswari Vidyalaya
TV Koil, Trichy . 620005 Phone : 2433495
Alpha Matriculation
Alpha complex , KK Nagar, Trichy . 620021 Phone : 2456222
Arokiyamatha Matric School
Karumandapam, Trichy . 620001 Phone : 2482859
Bishop Heber Hr.Sec. School
Puthur, Trichy . 620017 Phone : 2775277
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Arunanagar, Trichy . 620006 Phone : 2433485

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Nehru Memorial College
, Trichy Phone : 04327-2434227
Oxford Engineering College
Prattiyur(W), Trichy620009 Phone : 2483450
Pavendar Bharathdasan College
Palkalai Perur, Pudukottai Road, Trichy Phone : 2416656
Periyar College of Pharmaceutical
Meter Factor Road, KK Nagar, Trichy620021 Phone : 2459911
Regional Engineering College
Thuvakudi, Trichy620015 Phone : 2500281
Sarananathan Engineering College
Chathiram Bus Stand, Trichy620002 Phone : 2712900
SRC College
Sankaranpillai Road, Trichy620002 Phone : 2704855
Metropolitan College For Management Studies (P) Lt
74/ A, II Floor, Lucky Land Plaza, Salai road, Trichy620018 Phone : 2765770
Sri Balaji College of Hotel Mgmt.& Catering Tech.
Srirangam, Trichy620006 Phone : 2432694
Sri Sankara Ayurveda Medical College
3rd Cross,Thillainagar, Trichy620018 Phone : 2620009


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Jayaram College of engineering and Technology
Pagalvadi, Trichy Phone : 04327-243870
K.A.P.V.Medical College
Periyamilaguparai,Colletor's office road, Trichy620001 Phone : 2401011
Kamalam Viswanathan College of Physiotherapy
Singarathope, Trichy620008 Phone : 2700712
Kumulur Ariculture Engineering College
, Trichy Phone : 2551281
M.A.M.College of Engineering
Officer's Colony ,Puthur, Trichy620017 Phone : 2792099
M.I.E.T. Arts College
Gundur, Trichy Phone : 2660303
M.I.E.T Engineering College
Gundur, Trichy Phone : 2660302
Mookambigai Engineering College
, Trichy Phone : 2774796
Mount Thabor Medical Mission Hospital
Palakkarai, Trichy Phone : 2415694
National College
Karumandapam, Trichy620001


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Christuraj College
, Trichy Phone : 2471730
Dr. Navalar Nedunchezian Govt. Arts College
, Trichy Phone : 2520805
Dr. Institute of Medical Science
Singarathope, Trichy620008 Phone : 2700712
Dr. Shakuntala College Of Nursing
Singarathope, Trichy620008 Phone : 2700712
E.V.R. Arts College
Kajamalai, Racecourse Road, Trichy Phone : 2420079
Govt. Law Colege
Kaja Malai, Racecourse Road, Trichy Phone : 2420324
Govt. Physiotheraphy College
, Trichy Phone : 2462282
Holycross arts College
Madurai Road, Trichy620008 Phone : 2700637
Indira Gandhi Women's Arts College
Chathiram Bus Stand, Trichy620002 Phone : 2702797
J.J.Engineering College
Mannapparai, Trichy Phone : 2695510


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A.M.A. Engineering College
, Trichy Phone : 2650377
Anbil Dharmalingam Agriculture College
, Trichy Phone : 2690692
Angalamman Engineering College
Salai Road, Thillainagar, Trichy620018 Phone : 2650336
Aiman College of Arts & Science(W)
Asath Nagar, KK Nagar, Trichy620021 Phone : 2455143
Andavar Arts &Science College
Nelson Road,TV Koil, Trichy620005 Phone : 2231937
Arabic College
Kaja Nagar, Subramaniapuram, Trichy620020 Phone : 2420398
Bishop Heber College
Puthur, Trichy620017 Phone : 2770136
Cauvery College of Arts & science College
Annamali Nagar, Trichy620018 Phone : 2751233
Chettinad Arts & Science College
Bharathidasan College, Cant, Trichy620001 Phone : 2466464
Chidamabaram Pillai Women's College
Mannachanallur, Trichy620005 Phone : 2561905


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ERUMBEESWARAR TEMPLE-THIRUVERUMBUR

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This temple is located 15 kms east of Tiruchirappalli on the way to Thanjavur. In a 60 ft hillock lies the Erumbeeswarar Narun kuzhal nayagi temple build by early chola rulers. This temple is sung by the poet Appar. This temple is a protected monument under the control of the A.S.I. The sculptures and a dilapidated madapam and the fine garden maintained by BHEL is worth visiting. The temple tank and the temple car are of interest to the visitor.

SUNDARESWARER TEMPLE -NANGAVARAM

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Nangavaram is 18 kms north west of Tiruchy .It has an ancient Sundareswarar temple and a Pidari temple. It is said that the daughter of a Chola king of Uraiyur was born with the face of a jackal and by her devotion to the lord of this place, she came to have the normal human features. Hence this place is called Mangai-varam ( or) Nangai-varam, whose correct form is Nangavaram. The village is called Arinjigai Sathur vedhimangalam. A stone panel with 24 Jain Theerthangaras is worth visiting here.

VADA TIRTHANATHAR TEMPLE -ANDANALLUR

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Andanallur called Andavanallur in inscriptions lies on the road from Tiruchy to Karur, between Allur and Tiruchchendurai and 12 kms from Tiruchy. It has an ancient chola temple called Vada Tirthanathar ( or ) Thiru Alandurai Mahadevar.

ERUMBEESWARAR TEMPLE-THIRUVERUMBUR

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This temple is located 15 kms east of Tiruchirappalli on the way to Thanjavur. In a 60 ft hillock lies the Erumbeeswarar Narun kuzhal nayagi temple build by early chola rulers. This temple is sung by the poet Appar. This temple is a protected monument under the control of the A.S.I. The sculptures and a dilapidated madapam and the fine garden maintained by BHEL is worth visiting. The temple tank and the temple car are of interest to the visitor.

SUNDARESWARER TEMPLE -NANGAVARAM

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Nangavaram is 18 kms north west of Tiruchy .It has an ancient Sundareswarar temple and a Pidari temple. It is said that the daughter of a Chola king of Uraiyur was born with the face of a jackal and by her devotion to the lord of this place, she came to have the normal human features. Hence this place is called Mangai-varam ( or) Nangai-varam, whose correct form is Nangavaram. The village is called Arinjigai Sathur vedhimangalam. A stone panel with 24 Jain Theerthangaras is worth visiting here.

ALAGARAI VILLAGE -MUSIRI

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Pieces of pottery, beads and bangles and other ceramic evidence helping to trace human history in the third or forth century before the Christian era have been found in excavation in this village.

PANCHANADISVARAR TEMPLE-ALLUR

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The Panchanadeesvarar temple lies in Allur 10 kms from Tiruchy on the main road to Karur running along the southern bank of the Cauveri. The deity is called Thiru Vadagudi Paramesvarar ( or ) Mahadevar.

ALAGARAI VILLAGE -MUSIRI

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Pieces of pottery, beads and bangles and other ceramic evidence helping to trace human history in the third or forth century before the Christian era have been found in excavation in this village.

PANCHANADISVARAR TEMPLE-ALLUR

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The Panchanadeesvarar temple lies in Allur 10 kms from Tiruchy on the main road to Karur running along the southern bank of the Cauveri. The deity is called Thiru Vadagudi Paramesvarar ( or ) Mahadevar.

NANDRUDAYAN TEMPLE , EAST BOULEVARD ROAD, TIRUCHY

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The Nandrudayan temple In Devadhanam ,in the east Boulevard Road , Tiruchy boasts Adi Vinayaga Granite Idol depicting Lord Ganesa with his original divine face without the usual elephantine head and the trunk.The four- feet tall Adi Vinayakar is installed In a separate shrine close to the sanctum sanctorum in the Nandrudayan Vinayakar Temple and the divine grace of the brilliantly sculptured granite idol is indeed captivating.

NANDRUDAYAN TEMPLE , EAST BOULEVARD ROAD, TIRUCHY

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The Nandrudayan temple In Devadhanam ,in the east Boulevard Road , Tiruchy boasts Adi Vinayaga Granite Idol depicting Lord Ganesa with his original divine face without the usual elephantine head and the trunk.The four- feet tall Adi Vinayakar is installed In a separate shrine close to the sanctum sanctorum in the Nandrudayan Vinayakar Temple and the divine grace of the brilliantly sculptured granite idol is indeed captivating.

SAMBATHGOWRI AMMAN NANDHIKESWARAR SIVA TEMPLE THURIYUR

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Arulmigu Maha Sambathgowri Amman - Nandhikeswarar Siva temple lies in the heart of the Thuraiyur town, 48 kms from Tiruchirappalli. The Lord is sung by Appar, Arunagirinathar and other Saivite saints. This temple is added with shrines during 8th - 14th centuries.It is said that Iyyanar, Pidari, Nagakanni, Indran, Thirumal, Venuvanamunivar, Parasaran have prayed the Lord Siva here. The temple tank is called 'Nandhi Theertham. It is told that the Sundra Chozhan, named the Linga here as 'Nandhikeswarar. There are many life size exquisitely carved stone sculptures in the temple. There is a Nagakanni Amman statue enshired in this temple .During all fridays, during Raghukalam (10.30 am to 12.00 Noon ) Special poojas are conducted for this Goddess, to expiate the sin of Raghu- Kethu, delay in marriages etc. There is a beautiful centre Mandapam (Maiya Mandapam) in a dilapidated condition in the big irrigation tank nearby the temple. Sri Vedantha Mahadesigar temple also lies here. During all festive days of Lord Siva, more number of devotees are visiting the Nandhikeswara temple.

KAMALAVALLI NACHIYAR TEMPLE, WORAIYUR

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The presiding deity here is in the sitting posture with Shri Azhahiya Manavala Perumal standing behind . .This is the second of the 108 famous shrines of vishnu blessed with Mangalasasanam by Nammalvar. The temple is in existence even before 7 th century. The inner wall of the shrine of Nammalvar has brilliant wall paintings over 200 years old repainted 60 years back ,depicting the Matsa and Narashimha avatars , Acharyas, Alwars, Vaishnavite mythology ,the law of justice and dharma as enunciated by Ambarisha etc .

SAMBATHGOWRI AMMAN NANDHIKESWARAR SIVA TEMPLE THURIYUR

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Arulmigu Maha Sambathgowri Amman - Nandhikeswarar Siva temple lies in the heart of the Thuraiyur town, 48 kms from Tiruchirappalli. The Lord is sung by Appar, Arunagirinathar and other Saivite saints. This temple is added with shrines during 8th - 14th centuries.It is said that Iyyanar, Pidari, Nagakanni, Indran, Thirumal, Venuvanamunivar, Parasaran have prayed the Lord Siva here. The temple tank is called 'Nandhi Theertham. It is told that the Sundra Chozhan, named the Linga here as 'Nandhikeswarar. There are many life size exquisitely carved stone sculptures in the temple. There is a Nagakanni Amman statue enshired in this temple .During all fridays, during Raghukalam (10.30 am to 12.00 Noon ) Special poojas are conducted for this Goddess, to expiate the sin of Raghu- Kethu, delay in marriages etc. There is a beautiful centre Mandapam (Maiya Mandapam) in a dilapidated condition in the big irrigation tank nearby the temple. Sri Vedantha Mahadesigar temple also lies here. During all festive days of Lord Siva, more number of devotees are visiting the Nandhikeswara temple.

KAMALAVALLI NACHIYAR TEMPLE, WORAIYUR

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The presiding deity here is in the sitting posture with Shri Azhahiya Manavala Perumal standing behind . .This is the second of the 108 famous shrines of vishnu blessed with Mangalasasanam by Nammalvar. The temple is in existence even before 7 th century. The inner wall of the shrine of Nammalvar has brilliant wall paintings over 200 years old repainted 60 years back ,depicting the Matsa and Narashimha avatars , Acharyas, Alwars, Vaishnavite mythology ,the law of justice and dharma as enunciated by Ambarisha etc .

THIUPARAITHURAI NATHAR TEMPLE- THIRUPPARAITHURAI

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Thirupparaithurai is 20 kms from Tiruchy in Karur road. Name of the God is Paraithurainathar and the name of the Goddess is Ponmylambigai. Sambandar, Appar and Manikkavasagar have sung the deities here.The temple has huge walls and lies on the banks of Cauvery in green setting.

THIUPARAITHURAI NATHAR TEMPLE- THIRUPPARAITHURAI

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Thirupparaithurai is 20 kms from Tiruchy in Karur road. Name of the God is Paraithurainathar and the name of the Goddess is Ponmylambigai. Sambandar, Appar and Manikkavasagar have sung the deities here.The temple has huge walls and lies on the banks of Cauvery in green setting.

SAPTHARISHEESWARAR TEMPLE- LALGUDI

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Thiruthavathuri, now called lalgudi, is situated on the banks of river Coleroon,(known also as north Cauvery,) about 20 kms from Tiruchy. The temple here has won a unique place among the temples of Tamilnadu, in that it was here that the seven rishes,atri, brihu, pulsithar, vasistar, gauthamar, aangeerasar and marichi, prayed the presiding deity, Saptharisheeswarar, to ward off the bad period they were passing through.The temple areas and mandapams were extended by the Parantaka kings.

SAPTHARISHEESWARAR TEMPLE- LALGUDI

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Thiruthavathuri, now called lalgudi, is situated on the banks of river Coleroon,(known also as north Cauvery,) about 20 kms from Tiruchy. The temple here has won a unique place among the temples of Tamilnadu, in that it was here that the seven rishes,atri, brihu, pulsithar, vasistar, gauthamar, aangeerasar and marichi, prayed the presiding deity, Saptharisheeswarar, to ward off the bad period they were passing through.The temple areas and mandapams were extended by the Parantaka kings.

PARAMESWARAR TEMPLE- TIRUMANGALAM

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Parasuramesvarar temple is near Lalgudi and is reached by turning left at the 15th kms from Tiruchy on the Tiruchy-Ariyalur road.From the main road, the village is 2 kms. And the main temple is dedicated to Samavedeeswarar and the amman is Loganayaki. The temple is a very old one dating back to the days of Rajaraja .

PARAMESWARAR TEMPLE- TIRUMANGALAM

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Parasuramesvarar temple is near Lalgudi and is reached by turning left at the 15th kms from Tiruchy on the Tiruchy-Ariyalur road.From the main road, the village is 2 kms. And the main temple is dedicated to Samavedeeswarar and the amman is Loganayaki. The temple is a very old one dating back to the days of Rajaraja .

NITYA SUNDARESWARA SWAMI TEMPLE TIRUNEDUNGALAM

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Nityasundareswaraswami ( Thirunedungalanathaswami ) temple is at a village 5 kms north of Thiruverumbur via Thuvakudi .This temple of great antiquity, is included in the Kshertavenba of the Tamil saint, the Ayyadigal kadavarkon, who should be ascribed to the days before Appar and Sambandar. Varahi here is worshipped specially even by devotees of Coimbatore region with specific vows.

NITYA SUNDARESWARA SWAMI TEMPLE TIRUNEDUNGALAM

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Nityasundareswaraswami ( Thirunedungalanathaswami ) temple is at a village 5 kms north of Thiruverumbur via Thuvakudi .This temple of great antiquity, is included in the Kshertavenba of the Tamil saint, the Ayyadigal kadavarkon, who should be ascribed to the days before Appar and Sambandar. Varahi here is worshipped specially even by devotees of Coimbatore region with specific vows.

AMALEESVARAR TEMPLE- GOPURAPATTI

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This is a small village west of Tiruvasi (alias Tirupachil Asramam). There is an early Chola temple in ruins here, but scientifically renovated and restored to its barest original form. Lord of the temple is called Thiru Amaleesvaram Udaiya Mahadevar in the inscriptions. Other temples in the Agri., field are also worth visiting.

AMALEESVARAR TEMPLE- GOPURAPATTI

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This is a small village west of Tiruvasi (alias Tirupachil Asramam). There is an early Chola temple in ruins here, but scientifically renovated and restored to its barest original form. Lord of the temple is called Thiru Amaleesvaram Udaiya Mahadevar in the inscriptions. Other temples in the Agri., field are also worth visiting.

MARAGATHALESWARASWAMI TEMPLE THIRUENGOIMALAI

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Thiruengoimalai Arulmigu Maragathaleswara swami Temple lies 40 kms from Tiruchirappalli and 5 kms from Musiri, Taluk headquarters in Tiruchirappalli District. Thiruengoimalai lies between Musiri and Thottiam. The hillock is otherwise called Maragathamalai / Thenkailayam / Sivasakthimalai / Malaikovil / Erattaimalai. Name of the Goddess is Maragathambigai / Maragathavalli. God is also named as Maragathasalanathar/ Malaikozhundar / Achutheeswarar / Birameswarar / Indreekarar / Threethar.

The river Cauvery passes nearby the hillock. The river 'Surpanathi' passes adjoining the hillock. The river is otherwise called Kondayurumarai or Kondamarai. The name is said to be a corruption of Thiru-i-ongaimalai ('the' holy high bees 'mountains')and to have been so called because the sage Agastya , finding the gates of the Siva temple closed one evening, turned himself into a bee and so obtained entrance to perform his worship. The lingam of the temple is said to be transparent and also to throw a green shadow when camphor is burned. It is therefore called the ('Emerald') Maragathalingam.The god is connected with the deities of kadambarkovil and Ratnagiri. At all these three temples Mondays in Karthigai and the Taipoosam day are special holy days. The temple is sung in Devaram also. At the base of the temple lies Bogar Sidha temple. 500 vertical steps lead to the temple at the top of the hillock. Poet Nakkeerar has sung a booklet named Eengoi-Ezhupathu ( 70 Eengoi songs)

MATRARI VARATHAR TEMPLE THIRUVASI

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Tiruvasi (the corruption of its ancient name of Tiruppachil Asramam) is on the northern bank of river Kollidam (Coleroon). There lies Matrarivaradar and Balambigai temple 12 kms from Tiruchy on the road to Musiri and Salem. On the northern bank of Kollidam and on the south side of the main road, there is an ancient early Chola temple of the period of Aditya I called that of Tiruk-Kadambatturai Udaiya Mahadevar (now named Matsyapurisvarar temple) at Tudaiyar.

MARAGATHALESWARASWAMI TEMPLE THIRUENGOIMALAI

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Thiruengoimalai Arulmigu Maragathaleswara swami Temple lies 40 kms from Tiruchirappalli and 5 kms from Musiri, Taluk headquarters in Tiruchirappalli District. Thiruengoimalai lies between Musiri and Thottiam. The hillock is otherwise called Maragathamalai / Thenkailayam / Sivasakthimalai / Malaikovil / Erattaimalai. Name of the Goddess is Maragathambigai / Maragathavalli. God is also named as Maragathasalanathar/ Malaikozhundar / Achutheeswarar / Birameswarar / Indreekarar / Threethar.

The river Cauvery passes nearby the hillock. The river 'Surpanathi' passes adjoining the hillock. The river is otherwise called Kondayurumarai or Kondamarai. The name is said to be a corruption of Thiru-i-ongaimalai ('the' holy high bees 'mountains')and to have been so called because the sage Agastya , finding the gates of the Siva temple closed one evening, turned himself into a bee and so obtained entrance to perform his worship. The lingam of the temple is said to be transparent and also to throw a green shadow when camphor is burned. It is therefore called the ('Emerald') Maragathalingam.The god is connected with the deities of kadambarkovil and Ratnagiri. At all these three temples Mondays in Karthigai and the Taipoosam day are special holy days. The temple is sung in Devaram also. At the base of the temple lies Bogar Sidha temple. 500 vertical steps lead to the temple at the top of the hillock. Poet Nakkeerar has sung a booklet named Eengoi-Ezhupathu ( 70 Eengoi songs)

MATRARI VARATHAR TEMPLE THIRUVASI

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Tiruvasi (the corruption of its ancient name of Tiruppachil Asramam) is on the northern bank of river Kollidam (Coleroon). There lies Matrarivaradar and Balambigai temple 12 kms from Tiruchy on the road to Musiri and Salem. On the northern bank of Kollidam and on the south side of the main road, there is an ancient early Chola temple of the period of Aditya I called that of Tiruk-Kadambatturai Udaiya Mahadevar (now named Matsyapurisvarar temple) at Tudaiyar.