5th LISACON 2024
International Conference
Intelligent Libraries
5th LISACON International Conference
Transform Education for Human Flourishing
Join hundreds of Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals and education stakeholders from around the world at one of the largest, most diverse, and influential global conferences. At the 5th LISACON International Conference, you'll have the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, RFID tags, mobile technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT), all aimed at providing efficient and personalized services.
Event Details:
Date: October 17-19, 2024
Location: Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
Deep in the heart of this influential gathering, hundreds of LIS professionals, education leaders, policymakers, and educators from different countries will come together to inspire and be inspired. This year's conference theme is "Intelligent Libraries," celebrating contributions from our global community.
Join us as we advance the discourse and inspire actions to transform LIS professionals into knowledge catalysts, igniting the minds of their stakeholders. Celebrate with us at LISACON 2024 and be a part of the transformation in Library & Information Science.
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Places to visit in Tiruchirappalli
Srirangam Temple
The Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, is a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Ranganatha, a form of Vishnu. Constructed in the Dravidian style and praised by the Alvars in the Naalayira Divya Prabhandam, it is the foremost of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu. It is the largest temple complex in India and one of the largest in the world, featuring an outer tower completed in 1987. An active worship site following the Tenkalai tradition of Sri Vaishnavism, it attracts one million visitors during its annual 21-day Margali festival.
Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status and awarded the UNESCO Asia Pacific Award for cultural heritage conservation in 2017, the temple's history dates back to 100 BCE, with mentions in the Ramayana. Historically significant in Vaishnava tradition, it has withstood flooding and invasions, notably being rebuilt after destruction by the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th century. The 63-hectare complex includes 81 shrines, 21 towers, 39 pavilions, and many water tanks, and has historically served as a major economic and charitable institution.
The Tiruchirappalli Rock Fort, locally known as Malaikottai, is a historic fortification and temple complex built on an ancient 83-meter (272 ft) high rock in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, on the banks of the Kaveri River. The site features two Hindu temples: the Ucchi Pillayar Temple and the Thayumanaswami Temple, as well as the Pallava-era Ganesha temple and the Madurai Nayak-era fort. It has been a witness to fierce battles between various dynasties, including the Madurai Nayakas, Adil Shahi dynasty, Carnatic region forces, and Maratha forces. The fort played a crucial role during the Carnatic Wars, helping to lay the foundations of the British Empire in India.
The term "Rockfort" originates from the Vijayanagara and later British military fortifications built there. The oldest structure, a cave temple, dates back to the Pallavas under Mahendravarman I (c. 580–630 CE). Throughout its history, the fort has seen control shift from the Pallavas to the Pandyas, Cholas, Vijayanagara Empire, Madurai Nayaks, and eventually the British. Today, the fort is a prominent tourist destination maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India's Chennai Circle. Notably, in 1849, a stampede at the Ucchi Pillayar Temple resulted in approximately 500 deaths.
Rock Fort Temple
Tiruchirappalli
Jambukeswarar Temple
Thiruvanaikaval
Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval (also Thiruvanaikal or Jambukeswaram), is a revered Shiva temple in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, and one of the five major Shiva temples representing the Mahābhūta (five elements), specifically symbolizing water. The sanctum contains an underground stream, highlighting its association with water. As one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, it features Chola period inscriptions. According to legend, Parvati, as Akilandeswari, performed penance here, creating a lingam from Cauvery River water and worshipping under a Venn Naaval tree. Shiva appeared and imparted divine knowledge to her.
Another legend tells of two cursed Shiva ganas, Malyavan (elephant) and Pushpadanta (spider), who worshipped Shiva here and were relieved of their curses. The temple's name evolved from Thiru Aanai Kaa (Holy Elephant Forest) to Thiruvanaikaval. In a later life, the spider was reborn as King Kochengot Chola, who built 70 temples, including this one, with a low entrance to prevent elephants from entering, reflecting his past enmity. The temple stands as a testament to rich legends, devotion, and Chola architecture.
Brihadeeshwara Temple
Thanjavur
Brihadeeshwara Temple, also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil, Periya Kovil, RajaRajeswara Temple, and Rajarajesvaram, is a grand Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Completed in 1010 AD under Emperor Raja Raja Chola I, the temple celebrated its 1,000-year anniversary in 2010. As one of the largest temples in India and a prime example of Dravidian architecture from the Chola period, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Great Living Chola Temples,” which also includes the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the Airavatesvara Temple. The temple features a 216-foot-high vimana (temple tower), the tallest of its kind, and a massive 80-ton kumbam (apex structure) carved from a single rock. At its entrance stands a colossal Nandi statue, also carved from a single rock. Constructed entirely from granite sourced about 60 km away, the temple is renowned for its architectural excellence and intricate sculptures. Initiated by Rajaraja Chola I around 1002 CE and completed in 1010 CE, the temple showcases the Chola dynasty's artistic and architectural prowess. The structure's innovative use of granite, its axial layout, and the detailed frescoes and inscriptions highlight its historical and cultural significance. The temple's evolution continued under subsequent rulers, including the Nayaks and Marathas, and it remains a major tourist attraction and a testament to Chola architectural brilliance.
Kallanai Dam
Kallanai, also known as the "Grand Anicut," is one of the world's oldest irrigation dams, built approximately 2,000 years ago across the Kaveri River in Tiruchirappalli District, Tamil Nadu, India. Constructed by the Chola king Karikala around the 2nd century AD, it remains one of the oldest water-regulation structures still in use. The dam was designed to divert river water to the delta districts to enhance irrigation. In the 19th century, the British re-modeled the dam to improve its function.
In 1804, Captain Caldwell raised the dam's height by 69 centimeters to increase its capacity, addressing the issue of flood diversion to the Kollidam branch of the river. The Lower Anaicut built by Sir Arthur Cotton across the Coleroon River later replicated the Kallanai’s design. The dam, which is 329 meters (1,079 feet) long, 20 meters (66 feet) wide, and 5.4 meters (18 feet) high, effectively splits the Kaveri River into multiple streams and supports irrigation across approximately 1 million acres, showcasing its enduring significance in agricultural development.
