Who Built Trichy Malaikottai?

The Rockfort is a fortress which stands atop a 273-foot-high rock, consisting of a set of monolithic rocks accommodating many rock-cut cave temples. Originally built by the Pallavas, it was later reconstructed by the Madurai Nayaks and Vijayanagara rulers.

How old is Malaikottai?

You will be surprised to know that the Trichy Malaikottai in the temple is over 3.8 billion years old. It is one of the oldest formations in the world, and it spellbound every visitor until today.

Who built Ucchi pillayar?

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 is situated at the top of the rock. The temple is mystic in its nature with an awe-inspiring rock architecture.

Alexander Ross

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