about srirangam
about srirangam
Considered as the first among the 108 Divya Desams, a group of Vishnu temples, it is famous for the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, the largest temple complex in India and the biggest functioning Hindu temple in the world. Srirangam is also home to a significant population of Sri Vaishnavas (followers of Vishnu). Srirangam is famous for its Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus (especially Sri Vaishnavas) and the largest temple complex in India.
According to the temple's website, Srirangam is considered the biggest functioning Hindu temple in the world, as it covers an area of about 631,000 square metres
Srirangam is one of a few self-manifested shrines (Svayam Vyakta Kshetras) of Vishnu. The temple complex spans 156 acres (0.63 km2). It has seven prakaras (enclosures). These enclosures are formed by tall, thick rampart walls running around the sanctum. There are 21 towers, gopurams, in all prakaras decreasing in height inwards. The temple town lies on an islet formed by the rivers Kaveri and Kollidam.
The southern gopuram of the temple, called the Rajagopuram, is 239.5 feet tall and, as of 2016, is the tallest in Asia. The construction of the Rajagopuram began during the reign of Achyuta Deva Raya of the Vijayanagara empire. However, construction was halted after his death and the structure of the Rajagopuram remained incomplete for over 400 years. The completion of the Rajagopuram was undertaken and completed successfully by Sri Vedanta Desika Yatheendra Mahadesikan, the 44th jeeyar of Sri Ahobila Matha. The construction spanned 8 years before it was consecrated on 25 March 1987.
sri thayar sannathi
The day begins at the shrine at Sri Thayar Sannathi at 6:30 am with paid Viswaroopa seva, which continues until 7:15 am. From 7:15 am to 8 am, free Viswaroopa seva ceremonies are conducted for the devotees. After pooja time of 45 minutes, from 8 am to 8:45 am, paid and free morning seva is conducted, from 8:45 am to 12 pm and 12 pm to 1 pm respectively. 1 pm to 3 pm is reserved for pooja and darshan is not allowed for these two hours, after which paid and free afternoon seva are conducted, from 3 pm to 4 pm and 4 pm to 6 pm respectively. After a period of 45 minutes, during which pooja is conducted from 6 to 6:45 pm, the doors of the inner sanctum are opened for paid and free evening seva, from 6:45 pm to 8 pm and 8 pm to 9 pm respectively.
pooja and darshan timings
The Srirangam Temple opening time is 6 am, beginning with Viswaroopa seva that lasts for one hour and 15 minutes during which prayers are offered to the “Universal Form” of Lord Vishnu as an amalgamation of all his various avatars or forms.
Darshan is prohibited for visitors from 7:15 am to 9 am, during which time pooja is conducted within the inner sanctum. At 9 am, the doors of the inner sanctum are opened for darshan and are kept open for visitors until 12 pm.
Subsequent Srirangam darshan timings are from 1 pm to 6 pm and 6:45 pm to 9 pm, which is when the temple closes.
pooja and darshan timings
The Srirangam Temple opening time is 6 am, beginning with Viswaroopa seva that lasts for one hour and 15 minutes during which prayers are offered to the “Universal Form” of Lord Vishnu as an amalgamation of all his various avatars or forms.
Darshan is prohibited for visitors from 7:15 am to 9 am, during which time pooja is conducted within the inner sanctum. At 9 am, the doors of the inner sanctum are opened for darshan and are kept open for visitors until 12 pm.
Subsequent Srirangam darshan timings are from 1 pm to 6 pm and 6:45 pm to 9 pm, which is when the temple closes.
deities
- Arulmiku Kambathadi Anumar Arulmiku Kambathadi Anumar
- Arulmiku Annamurthy Annamurthy Swami Arulmiku Aranganatha Swami Temple
- Arulmiku Bibi Nachiyar Bibi Nachiyar (Tuluka Nachiyar)
- Arulmiku Chakrathalwar Sannidi Chakrathalwar Sanniti
- Arulmiku Anumar Sannidhi Kartikai Gopura
- Arulmiku Kheepattabraham Kheepattabraham Shrine
- Arulmiku Gotanda Rama Sannidhi Chandra Pushkarani
- Arulmiku Krishna Sannidhi
- Arulmiku Srinivasa Perumal (Manalveli) Arulmiku Srinivasa Perumal (Manalvali)
- Mudalvaral Kotara Pratatsanam
- Arulmiku Pillai Lokacharya Sannidhi
- Arulmiku Emperumanar
- Melapattabraham
- Arulmiku Sengamalavalli Nachiyar Shrine
- Dhanvandri Sanniti
- Thirukkachi Nambis
- Arulmiku Thondaradippodi Alwar Sannidi
- Arulmiku Desikar Sannidhi
- Arulmiku Vasudeva Perumal Sannidi
- Arulmiku Cherakuvalli Nachiyar
specialties
The first of the 108 divine lands. It is called Bhuloka Vaikundam. It is a belief that Lords who have awakened in other Divya Deshas will wake up in this Divya Desha and after seeing the Vishvarupa of Sriranganathar will go to their Divya Desha from here. It is the only temple to be consecrated by the Azhwars. In Vaishnavism, the epithet 'Koil' belongs only to this temple. It was at this site that Andal and Tiruppanazwar reached the Tiruvadi of Arangan, the tallest temple in Asia with 13 tiers and a grand Rajagopuram at 236 feet.
Among the eight temples (Swayam Vyakta Shetras) where Lord Vishnu appeared by himself, Srirangam is the most famous primary temple. It is the first of the 108 main Vishnu temples (Divya Desams) and is a world famous Divya Desam. It also offers Tiruvarangat Tirupati, Big Temple, Bhuloka Vaikundam and Bhoka Mandapam. In Vaishnava dialect the word temple refers only to this temple. The temple is awe-inspiringly large. The area of the temple complex is 156 acres. This temple consists of seven prakaras namely Thiruvennazhi Prakaram, Rajendra Mahendran Thiruchuttu, Kulasekaran Thiruchuttu, Alinanathan Thiruchuttu, Akalangan Thiruchuttu, Thiruvikramaman Veethi, Kaliyukaraman Thiruvethi. These prakaras are constructed with massive walls that surround the sanctum sanctorum. All in all, there are 21 awe-inspiring gopurams, offering a unique sight to anyone who comes for darshan. The temple is situated on an island surrounded by the twin rivers Cauvery and Kollidam.
location
Sri Ranganathar Swamy Temple, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli - 620 006, Tamil Nadu, India.
Srirangam Temple Contact Number
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Ranganatha, located in the town of Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu, India. Temple has an active support system that believers can use to communicate directly to the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. Devotees can contact the Srirangam Temple's joint commissioner/executive officer directly via the email and phone number is shown below.
Contact Srirangam Temple
Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer,
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple,
Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli - 620 006,
Tamil Nadu, India.