Tiruchirapllai or Trichy as it is fondly called is on the plains between Shevaroy and Palani Hills. The city was ruled by the Pallavas, Pandyas and later by the Cholas. The city has a good number of temples to its pride, namely, The Rock Fort Pillayar Temple of Uchchi Pillayar (Elephant God Ganesh) is situated at the heart of Trichy City. Sri Jambukeshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was built by the Nayaks. Srirangam Ranganathasamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Sri Ranganathar and his wife Goddess Ranganayaki. This temple is locally referred as Boologa Vaikuntam. The gopuram of Srirangam is the World's tallest temple tower, standing to a height of 236 feet. Some of the important sites within the temple are Garuda Mandapam and Sheshagiriraya Mandapam. The temple festival of Vaikuntha Ekadasi Festival is celebrated in a grand scale.