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| '''Tiruchirapalli''' (also spelled Tiruchirappalli, commonly known as Tiruchi or Trichy, formerly known as Trichinopoly under British rule) is a city situated on the banks of the ], centrally located in the ] state of ]. | '''Tiruchirapalli''' (also spelled Tiruchirappalli, commonly known as Tiruchi or Trichy, formerly known as Trichinopoly under British rule) is a city situated on the banks of the ], centrally located in the ] state of ]. This city is located in some what Mid Central of TamilNadu. There was once a proposal (when Mr. MGR was the chief minister) to make Trichy the capital of TamilNadu. Because of its location, you have to cross Trichy if you have to commute to places like Erode, Madurai etc from Chennai | ||
| The name of this town, Tiruchirapalli, originates as a tribute ('''Thiru''' in ] means respected) to a | The name of this town, Tiruchirapalli, originates as a tribute ('''Thiru''' in ] means respected) to a | ||
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| It has many historic churches, mosques, temples and monuments. It was an important town in the days of the later ] as well as during the early days of ]. One famous landmark in Tiruchirapalli is the Rock Fort - a huge hillock of rock. There is a ] temple on top; this was also used as a military encampment for some time. For this the city is also called the "Rock City." | It has many historic churches, mosques, temples and monuments. It was an important town in the days of the later ] as well as during the early days of ]. One famous landmark in Tiruchirapalli is the Rock Fort - a huge hillock of rock. There is a ] temple on top; this was also used as a military encampment for some time. For this the city is also called the "Rock City." | ||
| Surrounding (or rather in front of) the malaikottai temple are a number of shops. These streets are known as Periyakadai veedhi, Chinna kadai veedhi, Chinthamani etc. They are the heart of shops in Trichy. They provide many services but a majority of them are textiles. | |||
| ⚫ | Considered an educational town, it has schools and colleges that are hundreds of years old. The National Institute of Technology (formerly the ] ]) and the ] are also located in Tiruchirapalli. | ||
| ⚫ | Considered an educational town, it has schools and colleges that are hundreds of years old. The National Institute of Technology (formerly the ] ]) and the ] are also located in Tiruchirapalli. The city is aslo famous for a number of arts and science colleges like Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Indira Gandhi College, National College, St Josephs College etc. Many leaders and Scientists like Mr. Abdul Kalam have been alumini of these colleges. | ||
| The temple towns of ], ], and ] are near Trichy. | The temple towns of ], ], and ] are near Trichy. | ||
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Tiruchirapalli (also spelled Tiruchirappalli, commonly known as Tiruchi or Trichy, formerly known as Trichinopoly under British rule) is a city situated on the banks of the Cauvery River, centrally located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This city is located in some what Mid Central of TamilNadu. There was once a proposal (when Mr. MGR was the chief minister) to make Trichy the capital of TamilNadu. Because of its location, you have to cross Trichy if you have to commute to places like Erode, Madurai etc from Chennai
The name of this town, Tiruchirapalli, originates as a tribute (Thiru in Tamil means respected) to a Jain monk by the name chira; so Tiruchirapalli means "the town of the great Jain monk".
It has many historic churches, mosques, temples and monuments. It was an important town in the days of the later Cholas as well as during the early days of British East India Company. One famous landmark in Tiruchirapalli is the Rock Fort - a huge hillock of rock. There is a Ganesha temple on top; this was also used as a military encampment for some time. For this the city is also called the "Rock City."
Surrounding (or rather in front of) the malaikottai temple are a number of shops. These streets are known as Periyakadai veedhi, Chinna kadai veedhi, Chinthamani etc. They are the heart of shops in Trichy. They provide many services but a majority of them are textiles.
Considered an educational town, it has schools and colleges that are hundreds of years old. The National Institute of Technology (formerly the Regional Engineering College NIT-Trichy) and the Bharathidasan Institute of Management are also located in Tiruchirapalli. The city is aslo famous for a number of arts and science colleges like Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Indira Gandhi College, National College, St Josephs College etc. Many leaders and Scientists like Mr. Abdul Kalam have been alumini of these colleges.
The temple towns of Srirangam, Uttamar Kovil, and Thiruvanaikkovil are near Trichy.