Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam

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Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam, Hindu temple in Srirangam, India.

The Ranganathaswamy Temple spans 156 acres with seven concentric walls, 21 towers, and multiple shrines devoted to Vishnu and Lakshmi.

Archaeological findings reveal temple inscriptions dating from late 100 BCE to 100 CE, making it one of South India's earliest active religious structures.

The temple follows Tenkalai tradition of Sri Vaishnavism, with priests performing rituals according to pancharatra methods established through centuries.

Located near Tiruchirappalli International Airport, the temple complex maintains regular visiting hours and implements specific dress codes for entering sacred areas.

The temple's Rajagopuram reaches 239.5 feet in height, standing as Asia's tallest temple tower, completed in 1987 after centuries of construction.

Location: Tiruchirappalli

Architectural style: Dravidian architecture

Part of: 108 Divya desams

Website: http://srirangam.org

GPS coordinates: 10.86210,78.69010

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:07

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