On the morning of 1-Sep-21, we reached Trichy outskirts returning from Kodaikanal, and checked into a Hotel - JK Residency at the Karumandapam. By evening, we decided to visit temples nearby - the Padal Petra Sthalam temples, Divya Desams and any locally popular temples.
First, we visited the Uyyakkondan Malai - 10 mins drive from Karumandapam. Shri Ujjevanatha Swamy temple is on a small hillock. Around 80 steps lead to the main sanctum of the temple. The temple is known for Lord Shiva stepping out to threaten Lord Yama while rescuing Markandeya. There are 2 sanctums for the Goddess - One each for Shri Anjanakshi and Shri Balambigai. The temple had no crowd when we went and we had a great dharshan.
Uraiyur Shiva temple - Sri Panchavarneswarar Temple
Next, we visited another Padal Petra Sthalam popularly known as the Uraiyur Shiva temple - Sri Panchavarneswarar Temple. The presiding Goddess is Arulmigu Gandhimathi Ammai. Lord Shiva as Swaymbumurthy, showed in five colours - golden yellow, white, ash, red and black and known as Aivanna Perumal. People can observe different colours during different time of the day. The temple is open from 5:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM. As per the legend, Lord Brahma has worshipped Lord Shiva here.
Sri Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Temple - Nachiyar Koil
Thirdly, we visited the Divya Desam temple at Uraiyur - Sri Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Temple - Called Nachiyar Koil. This temple is around 500m from the above visited temple. The temple is open from 6 AM to 12:30 PM; 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Arulmigu Vekkali Amman Temple
Finally, we also visited the Arulmigu Vekkali Amman Temple - a very popular and powerful local temple. The presiding diety of Vekkaliamman does not have a sanctum with roof - Amman's sanctum is open to sky and just covered with a olai made of coconut tree leaves. The temple is open from 6 AM to 11 AM and then again 4 PM to 8 PM. Ensure to visit this special temple when you are Uraiyur.
We ended the day with some road side food near the Divya Desam temple - Trichy is popular for good road side food too. Vayalur Murugan temple can also be added to this route, we skipped as we had visited the temple already.
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