Weekend ride to Thirumayam, Tamilnadu NH-210

barathee · 02-03-10, 10:43 PM

It is not a long journey like those I had in my earlier days. just 20 KMs one way.

Thirumayam

This historic place is 20 KMs away from Pudukkottai District (you may want to know where this district is!!! 1 hr drive from Tiruchirappalli). This place has a remains of fort, which was built in a large area in British Period. This was built by Sethupathi Maharaja of Ramnad!

In addition it has two beautiful.. marvellous temples of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Vishnu temple is rock-cut temple, which is bigger and older than Srirangam Temple at Tiruchirappalli. This is one of the places was sung by Alwars!

My trip started around 4:00 in the evening. I just give my Glady a warm up since it had taken good amount of rest

The route map is like this.

I dint travel in this route after it had been taken by NHAI and extended beautifully after that! So, this was one nice exercise this sunday!

But major pends and dangerous curves are still there. I feel the road is too small for the traffic it experiences!

I got my GPS phone in my petrol tank and fixed it firmly to track the route.. Alas, I need to apply for a strong break for a crossing cow

smashed. my phone flew away to become three pieces..

i fixed the battery and the back cover once again. i was crying to see the scratches.. God is great. No bus followed me back.

No more GPS.. kept the phone in pocket and throttled to reach the place in another few minutes.

I roam around the streets of Thirumayam to meet one of my good olden friend. Had a strong tea with him.

I could see a state-level volleyball competition was in the full swing!

I went to the shrines of Shiva and Vishnu. Need to mention, both of them splendid examples of sculptures and architectures. I dint take any photo since the temple guru is not happy with photographs. I am not interested to make him unhappy..

Return journey is also good with 60 to 80 on the speedo! I felt very much like this area is accident prone. alas, I saw a huge mob on the road, I came to know that a speedy car hit a cyclist.

No worries. He escaped with some small wounds! I could see 108 ambulance service is quiet popular, village people immediately dialled the number and ambulance is on the way from Thirumayam and the highway patrol reached the place (I overtook them on the way and the police driver was looking at me like

).

Had a nice trip.
It is a good place to see. Forgotten by many people! even my localites.

murillo · 03-03-10, 06:10 AM

Bharathee,

That was a nice, concise, and excellent write up. Never heard of this place. What an eye opener. Nice snaps too

popsha · 03-03-10, 07:30 AM

A nice short trip... beautiful pics

joie de vivre · 03-03-10, 08:46 AM

nice pics and trip, barathee.

hiambuj · 03-03-10, 09:27 AM

Barathee, great pics !! Do you have more from the trip ?

cat · 03-03-10, 10:51 AM

Very good photos! wow!

The light, everything is perfect. ...The road pics, especially, very nice.

barathee · 03-03-10, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murillo

Bharathee,

That was a nice, concise, and excellent write up. Never heard of this place. What an eye opener. Nice snaps too

Thanks Murillo!
Infact, Thirumayam is one from where Chettinad starts. It is a one of the calm places in this district.

Quote:

Originally Posted by popsha

A nice short trip... beautiful pics

Thanks Popsha!
I am happy to know that you spent time on my write up and took time in replying.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHARAT

nice pics and trip, barathee.

Thanks Bharat.
welcome to dry parts of Tamilnadu

Quote:

Originally Posted by hiambuj

Barathee, great pics !! Do you have more from the trip ?

Nothing more in this trip hiambuj! Since I dint take my camera this time. Planning to have such short trip to hidden place in the future and flood bcm with pics

BEWARE of me!!! haha!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cat

Very good photos! wow!

The light, everything is perfect. ...The road pics, especially, very nice.

Cat,
Thanks! you dont miss any of my logs. special thanks for your continuous support.!
lighting is natural. just took it from my mobile camera. Nature always do wonders

hiambuj · 03-03-10, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barathee

and flood bcm with pics

BEWARE of me!!! haha!

We are ready with all gear !! prepared well for floods !!

popsha · 03-03-10, 02:06 PM

We are always ready

rohankapoor · 03-03-10, 06:15 PM

Nice pics barathee. The fort and the rocks look majestic. Make me wish for more of them.
Ride safe !!!

Also, I thought you were based in Coimbatore.
How did glady landed up being so far??

02-03-10, 10:43 PM	#1
barathee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 126	Weekend ride to Thirumayam, Tamilnadu NH-210 It is not a long journey like those I had in my earlier days. just 20 KMs one way. Thirumayam This historic place is 20 KMs away from Pudukkottai District (you may want to know where this district is!!! 1 hr drive from Tiruchirappalli). This place has a remains of fort, which was built in a large area in British Period. This was built by Sethupathi Maharaja of Ramnad! In addition it has two beautiful.. marvellous temples of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Vishnu temple is rock-cut temple, which is bigger and older than Srirangam Temple at Tiruchirappalli. This is one of the places was sung by Alwars! My trip started around 4:00 in the evening. I just give my Glady a warm up since it had taken good amount of rest The route map is like this. I dint travel in this route after it had been taken by NHAI and extended beautifully after that! So, this was one nice exercise this sunday! But major pends and dangerous curves are still there. I feel the road is too small for the traffic it experiences! I got my GPS phone in my petrol tank and fixed it firmly to track the route.. Alas, I need to apply for a strong break for a crossing cow smashed. my phone flew away to become three pieces.. i fixed the battery and the back cover once again. i was crying to see the scratches.. God is great. No bus followed me back. No more GPS.. kept the phone in pocket and throttled to reach the place in another few minutes. I roam around the streets of Thirumayam to meet one of my good olden friend. Had a strong tea with him. I could see a state-level volleyball competition was in the full swing! I went to the shrines of Shiva and Vishnu. Need to mention, both of them splendid examples of sculptures and architectures. I dint take any photo since the temple guru is not happy with photographs. I am not interested to make him unhappy.. Return journey is also good with 60 to 80 on the speedo! I felt very much like this area is accident prone. alas, I saw a huge mob on the road, I came to know that a speedy car hit a cyclist. No worries. He escaped with some small wounds! I could see 108 ambulance service is quiet popular, village people immediately dialled the number and ambulance is on the way from Thirumayam and the highway patrol reached the place (I overtook them on the way and the police driver was looking at me like ). Had a nice trip. It is a good place to see. Forgotten by many people! even my localites. __________________ 60 is neat * 80 is limit * 100 is tragedy!

03-03-10, 06:10 AM	#2
murillo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 346	Re: Weekend ride to Thirumayam, Tamilnadu NH-210 Bharathee, That was a nice, concise, and excellent write up. Never heard of this place. What an eye opener. Nice snaps too

03-03-10, 07:30 AM	#3
popsha Incredible Bulk Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ??? Posts: 6,416	Re: Weekend ride to Thirumayam, Tamilnadu NH-210 A nice short trip... beautiful pics __________________ Jab dekho tab _____

03-03-10, 08:46 AM	#4
joie de vivre Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: vadodara Posts: 1,820	Re: Weekend ride to Thirumayam, Tamilnadu NH-210 nice pics and trip, barathee.

03-03-10, 09:27 AM	#5
hiambuj Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 25,221	Re: Weekend ride to Thirumayam, Tamilnadu NH-210 Barathee, great pics !! Do you have more from the trip ? __________________ Baradsaar in Winters, Dodital-Darwa Pass in Winters, Har-Ki-Dun in Winters, Ladakh in June, Chopta - Tungnath in Monsoon, World of Glamour

03-03-10, 10:51 AM	#6
cat Senior Billi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Durban, South Africa Posts: 1,633	Re: Weekend ride to Thirumayam, Tamilnadu NH-210 Very good photos! wow! The light, everything is perfect. ...The road pics, especially, very nice. __________________ Brian

03-03-10, 02:06 PM	#9
popsha Incredible Bulk Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ??? Posts: 6,416	Re: Weekend ride to Thirumayam, Tamilnadu NH-210 We are always ready __________________ Jab dekho tab _____

03-03-10, 06:15 PM	#10
rohankapoor LED there be Light Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore, Ghaziabad Posts: 443	Re: Weekend ride to Thirumayam, Tamilnadu NH-210 Nice pics barathee. The fort and the rocks look majestic. Make me wish for more of them. Ride safe !!! Also, I thought you were based in Coimbatore. How did glady landed up being so far?? __________________ Pushpagiri trek\| Solo Trip to the Ends of Land Last edited by rohankapoor; 03-03-10 at 06:17 PM.

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