Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple
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📍 Srirangam, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
⭐ Featured National SignificanceThe largest functioning temple complex in the world and the foremost among Divya Desams, Srirangam is where Lord Vishnu as Ranganatha reclines eternally on the cosmic serpent Adisesha.
🕒 Practical Information
🕉️ Spiritual Details
Lord Ranganatha (Vishnu)
Divya Desam
Ranganatha, Bhujanga Sayana, Ananta Sayana
✨ Spiritual Highlights
The temple grants protection from all troubles, prosperity, spiritual liberation, family harmony, and the ultimate blessing of reaching Vaikunta. The darshan is believed to be equivalent to seeing Vishnu in Vaikunta.
The temple is famous for miraculous protection during invasions, divine interventions in devotees' lives, the powerful presence of the reclining deity, and numerous spiritual experiences reported by pilgrims.
Offering prayers to the reclining Lord, circumambulating the seven prakarams, participating in daily sevas, chanting Divya Prabandham, and seeking the Lord's eternal protection.
Spiritual liberation and reaching Vaikunta, protection from all troubles, family harmony and prosperity, divine grace and blessings, peace and contentment, and ultimate salvation.
📖 About Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple
Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, is the largest functioning Hindu temple complex in the world and holds the supreme position among the 108 Divya Desams. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a reclining form of Lord Vishnu lying on the cosmic serpent Adisesha. Located on an island formed by the rivers Kaveri and Kollidam, the temple spans 156 acres with seven concentric enclosures (prakarams). The temple is considered the "Bhuloka Vaikunta" - Vaikunta on Earth. The presiding deity faces south, which is unique among Vishnu temples, symbolizing his grace towards all beings. The temple has been praised by all 12 Alvars and is central to Sri Vaishnava tradition.
🏛️ Architecture & Heritage
Dravidian and Vijayanagara Architecture (10th Century CE (major expansions over centuries))
World's largest functioning temple complex, seven concentric prakarams, magnificent gopurams, thousand-pillar hall, Rajagopuram (incomplete)
Reclining Ranganatha deity, Adisesha serpent bed, Nammalvar shrine, ancient inscriptions, festival utsava murtis
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
Vaikunta Ekadashi: December-January, Brahmotsavam: March-April, Adhyayanotsavam: December
Daily Divya Prabandham recitation, Vaikunta Dwara opening, special abhishekams, festival processions
Monsoon Kaveri river celebrations, winter Vaikunta festivities, spring Brahmotsavam
🙏 Rituals & Traditions
Daily six-time worship (Kala pujas), Divya Prabandham chanting, elaborate abhishekams, festival processions, Vaikunta Dwara ceremonies
Seven prakaram circumambulation, Vaikunta Dwara tradition, Divya Prabandham heritage, reclining deity worship customs
Sacred Srirangam prasadam including puliyogare, sweet pongal, coconut rice, and specially blessed offerings
👕 Visitor Guidelines
Traditional South Indian attire required. Dhoti for men, saree for women preferred. No leather items allowed.
Wheelchair accessible to main areas. Golf cart services available for elderly within the large complex.
🎥 Videos
🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Ranganatha (Vishnu)
Divya Desam
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Srirangam, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620006, India
✈️ How to Reach
Tiruchirappalli Airport (10 km)
Tiruchirappalli Railway Station (8 km)
Srirangam Bus Stand (2 km)
By Road: Well connected from all major South Indian cities. By Train: Trichy is major junction. Island location with bridge access.
🏨 Accommodation
Extensive accommodation facilities including temple guest houses, hotels, and traditional agraharam houses.
🗺️ Nearby Attractions
Jambukeswarar Temple, Rock Fort Temple, Kallanai Dam, Mukkombu, and Kaveri river islands
🙏 Associated Deities
🎧 Audio Guide Available
Audio guide is available for this temple to enhance your spiritual experience.