ECONOMY:

Trichy contributes a great share to the economic growth of Tamil Nadu

The district is widely acknowledged as an industrial hub of Tamil Nadu as the

place is an industrial centre right from the British rule.
In fact, Trichy is widely called as the 'Boiler Capital of Tamil Nadu' for its boiler
plants like Cethar Vessels and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited.
Even basic necessities like transport, water supply, good environment is largely
dependent on the availability of industries

Around the rock temple is a busy commercial region, specializing in

textiles, known as Chatram.
Trichy is one such district, which contributes a great share to the economic
growth of Tamil Nadu. In fact, Trichy is widely called as the 'Boiler Capital
of Tamil Nadu' for its boiler plants like Cethar Vessels and Bharat Heavy
Electricals Limited.
The district is widely acknowledged as an industrial hub of Tamil Nadu as
the place is an industrial centre right from the British rule.
Even basic necessities like transport, water supply, good environment is
largely dependent on the availability of industries.

CIGARS:
Trichy was popular during British period for the manufacture of a distinct variety
of cheroot known to be Trichinopoly Cigar.
At one point, over 12 million cigars were manufactured and exported from Trichy
annually.
The world renowned Trichinopoly cigar was originally made up from tobacco
cultivated from the town of Dindigul (Tintukkal) near the Trichy district.

LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE FABRICATING

The Central Workshop, Golden Rock (Golden Rock Locomotive Workshops) was
actually shifted to the city from Nagapattinam during the year 1928.
The Central Workshop, Golden Rock is one among the three locomotive engine
fabricating operations in the state.
The locomotive workshop in Trichy is capable of constructing 700 wagons in a
year.

DEFENSE ESTABLISHMENTS:
Heavy Alloy Penetrator Project (HAPP) and the Ordnance Factory
Tiruchirappalli (OFT) are the two major defense establishments.
operated by the Indian Ordnance Factories Board by the Ministry of Defence,
Government of India.
Situated just 25 km away from the city centre, HAPP and OFT are important
names in the list of Indian Ordnance Factories controlled by the OFB across the
nation.

FLOWER EXPORTING :
There is a flower market place called as sathara veedhi in Srirangam from
where flowers and Garlands are exported to various foreign countries.

MANGO EXPORTING:
A Garden which grows mangoes is also there in srirangam . The name of that is
Thatha Chariyar Gardens. They export tons of mangoes every year

IT COMPANIES IN TRICHY
IT companies started opting for Trichy primarily for the fact that the city houses
more than 35 engineering colleges
Some of the popular IT companies of Trichy include Astonish Info Tech,
Techcmantix Technologies, Cavin IT Solutions, Zolaism Networks, Udeserve,
Shining Sun, Snaps Technology, Aaress Infomedia, Acero Infotech Pvt Ltd, Macon
System Technologies, Pi Square Software Solutions, Rocksoft Solutions and so on.
The changeover that the city is going through from a typical traditional city to
an urban center which exhibits a cosmopolitan outlook in every nook, and corner
is rather smooth.
The present cosmopolitan outlook of Trichy is the consequence of newly
evolving information technology, BPO and call centre related culture in the city.
Moreover, the influence of western culture is pretty high just like the other
places as people of Trichy started preferring a fresh and westernized lifestyle all
over

CULTURE OF TRICHY:
Trichy, a region which finds it root from the medieval period is at present
considered as one of the most prominent urban agglomerations in the state of
Tamil Nadu.
The city which is primarily identified for its temples can be well delineated as
it portrays rich culture and heritage.
As the history accounts, the region of Trichy has been under the dominance of
various kingdoms.
The fact that the region was under various kingdoms leaves the city with
innumerable temples, churches, mosques and most especially the antiquity
which largely contributes to the greatness of Trichy.

Located at the border of Cauvery delta, Trichy is an important commercial

and educational centre of the state.
The city's population is a delicate mix of localites and migrants due to the
presence of numerous educational institutions and factories.
Even though the city is marching towards the advancement in a rapid pace,
Trichy is not far away from maintaining its rich heritage through various
means.
One such attempt needs special mention that the region is surrounded by
agricultural fields on all sides, and still the agribusiness is happening in full
swing.
The rural face of the district equally plays a crucial role in the development
of Trichy as a developing city.

ART AND CRAFT OF TRICHY:

The city houses a lot of professional craftsmen.
leather works, gem cutting and textile threading are some of the popular
arts and crafts form of the region.
Some of the unique art and craft products of Trichy include Thanjavur
garland models, traditional musical instruments, brass miniatures, antique
style wood carvings, sandal wood products, Thanjavur paintings, batik prints,
brass lamps, applique works, designed plates, palm leaf wareses, breath
taking stone carvings and many other artistic products.
Trichy city is the home of numerous art and craft galleries.
Some of the popular names in the arts and crafts business in Trichy include
Srirangam Kalamandir arts and crafts, East Indian art gallery, Poompuhar
handicrafts and so on.

INTRODUCTION: SRIRANGAM
In India, traditional cities are developed around a historic core, where the
core area is called as walled city or inner city.
The typical plan of the inner cities puts the temple or Mosque at the centre,
the markets immediately adjacent.
The seat of government / palace is seldom at the centre, and is usually on the
outskirts.

Bordering these public areas are the residential districts.

Some of these ancient cities have well defined boundary or setting.
In historical south Indian cities like Trichy, Srirangam etc. the temple
dominates the plan at the centre.
These sacred monuments were constructed in such a position that they would
dominate the surrounding area, providing a focal point for the town or city.

The dravida style culminated in a series of expanded "temple townships," of

which the largest is Srirangam, consisting of seven concentric enclosures.
The historic urban areas of Srirangam evolved through processes of ancient
town planning and cultural exchanges, leading to a townscape, that is visually
attractive, ecologically sustainable and culturally, historically identifiable.
Srirangam is almost the perfect temple town.
The entire town is built around the temple.
The temple is surrounded by streets on all four sides and they make many
concentric squares.

Srirangam on the other hand is a settlement within a temple, than a

settlement around a temple.
The eight enclosures well defined by huge prakara walls, punctuated by
gopuram .
centered around the reclining form of Vishnu has a distinctive temple
appearance.
The inner five enclosures make the temple and the outer three function as a
settlement.
Unlike other temple centers, Srirangam was not cosmopolitan but functioned
as an exclusive Srivaishnava centre.
The Srivaishnava Acharyas played an important role in this and probably
even ensured that the developments within the town conformed to its original
concept and purpose to serve as a Srivaishanava microcosm.
Landscape played a crucial role. It delineated Srirangam as a Srivaishnava
center and helped it to sustain its exclusivity.

Srirangam showcases many antique houses, which were built according to

the shilpa sastras, the basic texts of Hindu architecture.

T h e Srirangam Municipality formed in 1925

concerned about hygiene they developed t he conservancy lanes within
the sapta prakaras.
The open spaces outside the prakaras were developed at this time and
a new colony named George Coronation Square was planned.
In the post- Independence period, Srirangam developed as a suburb of
Tiruchirapalli and lost it identity as a sacred island.
The development plans have since shifted the focus outside the temple
precinct and overlook the environment of this fragile island.

Though recent Government orders prevent high-rise buildings within the

seven prakaras,
they in no way restrict the environmental degradation of the island and
the demolition of historically and religiously important buildings in
srirangam.

FESTIVALS
Srirangam is admired as the city of festivals

celebrations are throughout the year

the most important car festival (to lead the life peacefully)
is celebrated every year in the month of April/May
"vaikundaekadhesi"(attaining the status of no re-birth by
residing at the feet of Lord) festival is celebrated exuberantly
from December-January.

SRIRANGAM :
Srirangam is one of the holiest places in India, it has become a beautiful

tourist spot.
Library, beauty care centres, gymnasiums, Internet cafs, supermarkets,
Carnatic music and Bharathanatyamcentres, meditation and yoga centres
adorn Srirangam .
Tourists from foreign countries learn Carnatic Music and Bharathanatyam
because of their traditional value and attraction.
The education system of Srirangam is well organized in the form of nursery
schools, elementary schools, high schools and an arts &science college.
Good medical facilities which range from small clinics to hospitals are also
available.

The railway station of Srirangam is one of the revenue generating centres

for the railway department of the Indian government.
Some direct trains and many connection trains are operated from here to
other parts of India every day.
International Airport is also available in the Trichy city it takes around 45
minutes to reach the airport by car and by city bus around 1.15 hours
Hybrid mangoes and coconuts are cultivated here and exported to the
other parts of the world and many hybrid fruits and vegetables are being
experimented