Srirangapatna Ranganathaswamy Temple
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📍 Srirangapatna, Karnataka
⭐ Featured National SignificanceAn important Divya Desam temple on an island in River Cauvery, historically significant as the capital of Tipu Sultan and featuring ancient Vishnu worship.
🕒 Practical Information
🕉️ Spiritual Details
Lord Ranganatha (Vishnu)
Vishnu Temple
Ranganatha, Reclining Vishnu, Historical Protector
✨ Spiritual Highlights
The temple grants historical wisdom and cultural appreciation, protection during political changes, success in governance and leadership, preservation of heritage and traditions, prosperity and peace, and divine guidance for rulers.
The temple is famous for historical protection during Tipu Sultan era, heritage preservation miracles, leadership guidance experiences, political stability blessings, and powerful Divya Desam significance.
Offering prayers for historical consciousness and heritage preservation, seeking guidance for leadership and governance, participating in Divya Desam pilgrimage, river worship in Cauvery.
Historical wisdom and cultural understanding, protection during political and social changes, success in leadership and governance roles, preservation of heritage and family traditions, prosperity and social harmony, and divine guidance for decision-making.
📖 About Srirangapatna Ranganathaswamy Temple
Srirangapatna Ranganathaswamy Temple is an ancient and historically significant temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha (Vishnu) located on an island formed by the River Cauvery. This temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams and has great historical importance as it was located in the capital city of the legendary ruler Tipu Sultan. The temple showcases beautiful Hoysala and Vijayanagara architectural elements and has been a center of Vaishnavite worship for centuries. The island location surrounded by the sacred Cauvery River adds to its spiritual significance. The temple has witnessed many historical events and continues to be an important pilgrimage site combining spiritual devotion with historical heritage.
🏛️ Architecture & Heritage
Hoysala-Vijayanagara Architecture (10th Century CE)
Historical Hoysala-Vijayanagara architecture, island temple setting, Cauvery River surroundings, heritage conservation elements, ancient Divya Desam design
Ancient Ranganatha deity, historical inscriptions, Divya Desam significance items, Cauvery River worship areas, heritage preservation artifacts
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
Vaikunta Ekadashi: December-January, Brahmotsavam: Annual, Heritage festivals: Multiple times per year
Historical heritage temple festivals, Divya Desam pilgrimage events, Cauvery river worship ceremonies, leadership blessing rituals
Winter heritage tourism season, summer Divya Desam celebrations, monsoon river worship, year-round historical appreciation
🙏 Rituals & Traditions
Historical Vishnu worship rituals, Divya Desam pilgrimage practices, river blessing ceremonies, heritage appreciation traditions
Historical temple traditions, Divya Desam pilgrimage customs, heritage preservation practices, river worship methods
Heritage-blessed prasadam including traditional offerings, historical commemoration items, Divya Desam pilgrimage materials, and leadership guidance aids
👕 Visitor Guidelines
Traditional South Indian attire preferred. Respectful clothing for historical heritage site.
Good accessibility with historical heritage site facilities. Island location with bridge access.
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🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Lord Ranganatha (Vishnu)
Vishnu Temple
6:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Srirangapatna, Karnataka
Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna, Mandya District, Karnataka 571438, India
✈️ How to Reach
Mysore Airport (15 km)
Srirangapatna Railway Station (2 km)
Srirangapatna Bus Stand (1 km)
By Road: Connected from Mysore and Bangalore. Historical heritage site with excellent accessibility.
🏨 Accommodation
Various accommodations available in Srirangapatna and nearby Mysore.
🗺️ Nearby Attractions
Tipu Sultan Summer Palace, Mysore Palace, Cauvery River attractions, and historical Karnataka sites
🙏 Associated Deities
🎧 Audio Guide Available
Audio guide is available for this temple to enhance your spiritual experience.