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Excursion:
Trichur
GRAND Anicut (Mallanai) (24 kms.): An
irrigation dam built across the Century AD. And strengthened by the
Bristish.
Mukkombu (Upper Anicut) 1kms.): The River
Kolidam branches off from the cauvery here. This is another picnic spot with
lush greenery and a park.
Vayaloor (8kms.): There is a
Lord Muruga Temple here set amidst lush green vegetation.
Samayapuram (20kms.): Known for its Goddess Mariamman.
Viralimalai
(30kms.): The temple of Lord Subramanya situated on a hillock. There is
also a peacock sanctuary.
Sittannavasal (58kms.): is the
site of an ancient Jain monastery with fine fresco paintings in arock cave.
It is also noted for its pre-historic burial grounds.
Narthamalai
(37kms.): The earliest structural stone temple, circular in shape, built
by the Mutharaiyars and a cave temple are sited here. Elakurichi: is famous
for the ancient church built by famous Catholic Missionary, Constantine
Joseph Beschi, popularly known as Veeramamunivar.
Puliancholai
(72kms.): is a beautiful picnic spot in the Kolli Range.
Kodumblur
(42kms.): Also known as Moovarkoil, only two exist now. These temples
were built by Boodhi Vikramakesari in the 10th Century AD. The
Ardhanariswara, Gangadaramurthi, etc., are masterpieces of art. Nearby is
the Muchukundeswarar temple of the early Vchola period.
Avudayar
Kovil(94kms.): This ancient Athmanathaswamy temple here contains
graceful life-size sculptures and is noted for its zephyr (granite roof)
work. This temple was built in the 10th Century AD.
