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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu • Perumal

Moolavar

Sri Ranganathaswamy (Ranganatha) in Ananta Sayanam; Ranganayaki Thayar; Utsavar: Namperumal (Azhagiya Manavalan)

Timings

  • Daily: 06:00 – 12:00
  • Daily: 12:00 – 21:00

Special Poojas / Festivals

  • Vaikunta Ekadasi (Sorga Vasal Opening)
  • Brahmotsavam
  • Panguni Uthiram (Serthi Sevai)
  • Float Festival (Theppotsavam)
  • Car Festival (Ther Thiruvizha)
  • Pavithrotsavam

Famous For

  • Foremost Divya Desam and a major Sri Vaishnava centre
  • Seven prakaras with monumental gopurams; iconic 13-tier Rajagopuram
  • Pancharatra Agama worship with vibrant processions of Namperumal
  • Chandra Pushkarani and the Pranavakara Vimana at the core
  • Vaikunta Ekadasi Sorga Vasal observance attracting large congregations

Nearby Temples

  • Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple, Thiruvanaikaval – ~2 km
  • Ucchi Pillayar Temple (Rockfort), Tiruchirappalli – ~3.9 km
  • Uyyakondan Thirumalai Ujjevanathar Temple – ~6.2 km
  • Samayapuram Mariamman Temple – ~8.2 km
  • Vayalur Murugan Temple – ~8.2 km
  • Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple, Thiruvellarai – ~10.7 km
  • Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple, Gunaseelam – ~14 km

History

  • Located on Srirangam island between the Kaveri and Kollidam rivers with seven prakaras and 21 gopurams.
  • Primary Divya Desam of Sri Vaishnavism; revered in Alvar hymns.
  • Pranavakara Vimana and the sacred Chandra Pushkarani are core features of the sanctum area.
  • Expanded under Chola, Pandya, Hoysala, Vijayanagara and Nayak patronage across centuries.
  • Rituals follow Pancharatra Agama (Paramesvara Samhita).
  • Utsava murti is Namperumal (Azhagiya Manavalan), central to processions and festivals.
  • South Rajagopuram (13 tiers) consecrated on 25-03-1987 after renewed works.
  • Houses a very large corpus of inscriptions documenting donations and renovations.
  • Major festivals include Vaikunta Ekadasi (Sorga Vasal), Brahmotsavam, Panguni Uthiram serthi and Theppotsavam.
  • Temple complex spans a vast area with monumental gateways and processional streets.

Srirangam is the foremost of the 108 Divya Desams and a major Sri Vaishnava centre set on the island between the Kaveri and Kollidam rivers. The temple grew around the self-manifest Pranavakara Vimana and the Chandra Pushkarani, with seven concentric enclosures defining its sacred urban layout.

From the early Cholas through Pandyas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara rulers and the Nayaks, successive patrons enlarged the complex with mandapas, cloisters and gateways. The site preserves a very large epigraphic record spanning many centuries.

The southern Rajagopuram, planned in earlier times, was taken up again in the 20th century and completed with public support; its consecration (kumbhabhishekam) took place on 25-03-1987, giving the temple its landmark 13-tier tower.

Temple worship follows Pancharatra Agama (Paramesvara Samhita). Daily and annual rituals centre on the utsava murti, Namperumal, whose processions animate the streets of the inner prakaras.

The temple is often described as Bhooloka Vaikuntham. Festivals such as Vaikunta Ekadasi (Sorga Vasal), Brahmotsavam, Panguni Uthiram serthi and float festival draw large gatherings of devotees.

Story Sections

Island Origins

On an island formed by the Kaveri and Kollidam, worship coalesced around the self-manifest Pranavakara Vimana and the Chandra Pushkarani. Early shrines set the axis for the seven enclosures that later framed the sacred town.

Royal Patronage

Chola, Pandya, Hoysala, Vijayanagara and Nayak rulers added cloisters, mandapas and gopurams. Endowments recorded in inscriptions chart a long history of repairs, gifts and festivals.

Tower Completed

The southern Rajagopuram, long envisioned, was revived in modern times and completed through collective effort. Its consecration in March 1987 crowned the skyline with a 13-tier gateway.

Living Ritual

Worship follows Pancharatra Agama. The utsavar, Namperumal, moves through the prakaras in seasonal processions that draw devotees into the ritual life of the temple streets.

Festivals and Presence

Vaikunta Ekadasi with the opening of the Sorga Vasal, Panguni Uthiram serthi, and the float festival are key observances. The temple remains a living pilgrimage centre often called Bhooloka Vaikuntham.

Slogans

  • Om Namo Narayanaya
  • Aranganathan thunai
  • Namperumal saranam
  • Ranganayaki thaye kaappai
  • Aranga saranam saranam

How to Reach

By Road: Reach Srirangam via Tiruchirappalli; cross the Kaveri bridges and follow signs to the temple east gopuram entrances. City buses and autos operate frequently.

By Train: Nearest station: Srirangam (SRGM). Frequent trains and buses connect from Tiruchirappalli Junction (TPJ).

By Flight: Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ). Taxis and app cabs connect to Srirangam via city bridges.

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