Ranganathaswami Temple
The Ranganathaswamy Temple is located in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, and is dedicated to Ranganathar and Ranganayaki. It is the foremost among the 108 Divya Desams and has a continuous historical presence as a Hindu temple. The temple complex has been renovated and expanded over the centuries, with the latest addition being an outer tower completed in 1987. It has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and won the UNESCO Asia Pacific Award of Merit in 2017.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Ranganathar (रंगनाथ)
- स्थान / Location: Mavinakere, Karnataka
- निर्माण / Built: medieval
- वास्तुकला शैली / Architecture: Dravidian architecture
- ऊँचाई / Height (m): 73.0
शास्त्रीय संदर्भ · Scriptural references
- Naalayira Divya Prabhandam
महत्व · Significance
The temple is a significant site for Vaishnavism, attracting millions of devotees and visitors annually.
पूजा एवं साधना · Worship
Devotees engage in worship and participate in festivals.
प्रमुख त्योहार · Festivals
- annual 21-day festival during Margali (December–January)
दर्शन जानकारी · Visiting
- सर्वोत्तम समय: December–January
- भीड़ स्तर: very high
Nearby temples
- Ranganathaswamy Temple (2.2 km)
- Sri Deveshwara Temple (3.3 km)
- Nageshvara-Chennakeshava Temple complex, Mosale (8.1 km)
- Nageshwara Temple (8.1 km)
- Kikkeramma Temple (9.6 km)
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at Ranganathaswami Temple?
Ranganathaswami Temple is dedicated to Ranganathar (रंगनाथ).
Where is Ranganathaswami Temple located?
Ranganathaswami Temple is located in Mavinakere, Karnataka, India, at coordinates 12.8356, 76.1733.
Which temples are near Ranganathaswami Temple?
Nearby temples include Ranganathaswamy Temple (2.2 km); Sri Deveshwara Temple (3.3 km); Nageshvara-Chennakeshava Temple complex, Mosale (8.1 km).