Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Trichy

Address

Srirangam Sri Ranganathar Swamy Temple, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli – 620 006. Tamil Nadu, India.

Deity

Ranganathar, Amman: Ranganayaki thayar

Introduction

• • The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is dedicated to Ranganatha, a form of Maha Vishnu.
  • Located in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Constructed in Dravidian architectural style.
  • Glorified by Alvars in Divya Prabandham.
  • Foremost among the 108 Divya Desams and the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world.
  • Originally named Srirangapuri, later became Srirangapatna.
  • Srirangam town is an island surrounded by the Cauvery river.
  • Built in 817 CE by a lady named Hambi, a dancer.
  • Temple features: Punnai tree, Chandrapushkarani tank, Pancharathram puja.
• Puranic Significance:
  • Lord Sri Ranganatha appeared from the Milk Ocean.
  • Lord Brahma worshipped Him and appointed the Sun for continuous puja.
  • Lord Rama worshipped Ranganatha and gifted the idol to Vibishana.
  • Vibishana placed the idol in Srirangam, where it stayed as per Lord Ranganatha’s wish.
  • Dharma Chola constructed the temple, later renovated by Killi Valavan of the Chola dynasty.
• Beliefs:
  • Human birth’s purpose is to seek liberation and merge with the Lord.
  • Devotees pray for boons such as marriage, children, education, prosperity, etc.
  • Offerings include butter, kumkum powder, sandalwood, flowers, lamps, and nivedhana.
• Special Features:
  • Lord Ranganatha in reclining form as He did in the Milk Ocean.
  • Lord Brahma worships Him before sunrise.
  • Chandra Theertham cleanses devotees’ sins.
  • Muthangi Sevai darshan for six days after Vaikunda Ekadasi.
  • Stone thrown on Tiruppanazhwar led to his salvation.
  • Lord dressed in Lungi with Roti as nivedhana for Ekadasi and new moon days.
  • Three Brahmmotsavams celebrated annually.
  • Lord graces from Amma Mandap with gifts to Cauvery during Aadi Perukku Utsav.
  • Kamba Ramayana’s mention of Lord Narasimha approved by the Lord.
  • Separate shrine for Sri Garudazhwar with nectar pot and Vedas.
  • Mother Dhanyalakshmi and Lord Anna Perumal shrines.
  • A 30-meter dhoti for Sri Garuda.
  • Various medicinal offerings and shrines, including for Lord Danwanthiri, the Lord of medicines.
• Festivals:
  • Rathothsavam: Annual temple chariot festival in Thai month (January–February).
  • Chitra Poornima: Gajendra Moksha festival.
  • Vasanthothsavam: Celebrated in Vaikasi month (May–June), based on inscriptions from 1444 CE.

Century/Period/Age

1000 to 2000 years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Srirangam

Nearest Railway Station

Srirangam

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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