A witness of most of the Carnatic wars, which were fought in the 18th century, the Rock Fort boasts of being one of the oldest in the world. This entire 83 metre high Rock Fort is outcropped out of a massive stone rock. One can reach the top of the Rock Fort with a stiff climb of 437 steps. Kangaala Moorthy, one of the 64 manifestations of Lord Shiva, is the chief deity of this amazing structure.
The main beautiful temples in the Rock Fort are:
Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the Vinayaka and the Thayumanaswamy Temple. The Archaeological Department Of India has taken up the responsibility of maintaining these temples. Even the Puja (worship ceremony) is performed six times a day.
A few other attractions of the Rock Fort are:
These temples host the Brahmotsavam festival, Aadi Pooram and the Float Festival every year with full enthusiasm.
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