Uchi Pillaiyar Temple

Landmark in Trichy. Very well crafted hill into a beautiful temple. One must be little fit to trek up to the top. The top view is amazing and cool breezes are very soothing after a challenging trek. Must visit in Trichy. Night view is top good with lights and climate..

One of the must visit places in Trichy ! The best time to visit is Evening. Make sure to reach the place around 6 pm as it takes 20 to 30 minutes to climb the hill. Astonished to witness how this hill has been carved and the temple has been built ! Closing time is 8 PM so plan accordingly

A great temple to visit in Trichy. Remarkable architecture. The temple is mostly built by carving the mountain. A must visit for every Hindu. You will visit Swami and thayar santhi as well, which is carved inside the mountain..

It's very good, we have climbed 497 steps to reach the temple on hill... Good to visit on weekdays & evening times

A 7th century Uchi Pillaiyar temple mainly of Vinayaka temple at top of the hill in Trichy.
We need to climb 437 steps across the hill. Highlight of this temple complex we find huge halls where other God idols like Shiva, Parvathi, Armugam also we find in the middle of the hill. We feel pleasure to watch beauties of wonderful sculptures of even security guards at that time and also more meaningful brain sharping paintings with different thoughts.
In all sub-temples, poojas and decorations are made to dieties. We feel like spending more time looking at amazing architecture of temple.

It is also called as the rock fort temple which is situated in the city centre of Trichi.. This temple is located on the hilltop from where you will get to see Trichy city. Climbing to the top is not that much tough hardly it will take half an hour. It is just 2 km from city bus stand. You have to hire an auto to go to its foot hill and then you have to start climbing

Our dharshan was good and it took close to 30 mins to reach top with kids. Just be careful and keep your belongings safe (if you have any bananas). Monkeys will be there in the top and they will try to get bananas from you. Also, be little cautious on the top if you are going with kids/elderly people, steps will be steep and more slanted.

Ucchi Pillayar Temple is a 7th-century Hindu temple, one dedicated to Lord Ganesha located a top of Rock Fort, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India.

The Rock Fort temple stands 83 metres (272 ft) tall perched atop a rock. The smooth rock was first cut by the Pallavas but it was the Nayaks of Madurai who completed both the temples under the Vijayanagara empire.

The temple facing East on the top of city with a panoramic view all around. Around 450 steps to climb.

The top view from the city look awesome at night time.

One of the oldest temple in tirchy, temple is beautiful and peaceful once you climb the hill. It’s pretty much crowded place hence plan you parking 🅿 of your vehicle. And you have to climb the hill and once you reach it’s just awesome. You can have a Birds Eye view of the city 🤩

The place has improved a lot over the years. The narrow and steep stairs towards the end shall be passed with caution. In the way, never miss to worship Thaayumana Swamy.

I visited this place about few years back. Now the total topography is changed. Now well maintained with safety measures. Rock cut steps and main Ganapati temple is well redesigned well.

Super place for Trichy people.

An amazing sight in the night, once on top the view is breathtaking and the spiritual vibe is outstanding. Be sure not to go on a hot sunny day…and ensure adequate water supply to quench your thirst.
An ancient architecture that would mesmerise your inner curiosity. Basically the whole hill is the temple carved into the stone walls of the rock hill.
An ancient marble.

Uchi Pillaiyar Temple must vist place in trichy and one of the oldest temple. Hardly will take 15-20 mins for middle age and near to 30 mins for old age to reach the temple and to get the blessings of Pillaiyar. Try to avoid walking after 11am it I'll be too hot and steps will be to Height and at end too sharp need to take care of kids and old people. View from temple will be awesome Srirangam and river view will be nice and pleasent.

It's look beautiful from the city and so much positive vibe is there and there is temple on big rock from which whole city can be seen

Ucchi Pillayar Temple is a 7th-century Hindu temple, one dedicated to Lord Ganesha located a top of Rockfort, Trichy. Ucchi means higher. This Ganesha temple is on top of the hill, hence the name. It is a general practice to pray to Manicka Vinayagar (Ganesha temple at foothills) at the foothills before you visit Uchi Pillayar. This temple has its origin references to Ramayana along with Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple.

First the Pallava kings cut the rock to build the temple and later the Nayaks of Madurai completed the construction of the temple.

There are temples of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on the hill. Lord Shiva is worshiped as Thayumanavar and is represented by the lingam and his consort Parvati is depicted as Mattuvar Kuzhalammai.

We went there very early in the morning. There were very few people in the temple snd we could get nice darshan of the lord. The weather is slso very pleasant in the mornings. You also get excellent view of Trichy from the temple.

Temple is beautiful and peaceful. Road to temple from main road is very narrow so if you are taking car on a holiday season it is going to be a little tricky on those roads. View from top of the temple is awesome.

Excellent example of Beautiful Temple, it's a very quiet place located near the mid of city with beautiful idols of Ganesha. Fully equipped with all the facilities for the devotees like washrooms and eateries and a fabulous well maintained temple. parking place available. About 417 steps to climb in order for you to meet him. Once you're up there, the view is so good. Scenic panoramic view of Tiruchirapalli.

It was a very peaceful in the evening, the view was amazing and also to see lord Ganesha you have to climb so many steps but it will wort it.

Vinayaka temple at top of the hill in Trichy.

The temple facing East on the top of city with a panoramic view all around. Around 450 steps to climb.

The top view from the city look awesome

I have been visiting this temple since childhood, for a good 3 to 4 times till now. It iswonder how in the ancient days a temple was carved out of a single rock. Hence the name, Rockfort. At the entrance to the temple is Manikya Vinayagar, another Ganesha temple. Also, in the same premises is Thayumanavar (Shiva temple). It is believed that those who have been childless for years, come here to seek blessings as it is fruitful.
Amazing views of the city from atop at the Uchhi Pillaiyar temple. A calm feeling when you reach the temple. Luckily this time too, on 28th June, 2023, it was very breezy and weather was good.