Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi’ s visit to Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is the first by a serving Prime Minister, according to the temple priests.

ABOUT SRI RANGANATHASWAMY TEMPLE

• It is one of the most illustrious Vaishnava temples in South India.
• It has been mentioned in Sangam era literature.
• Ranganathaswamy Temple is home to Lord Ranganatha, a form of Lord Vishnu in a reclining pose.
• It is constructed in the Dravidian architectural style, and temple is glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabhandam.
  • It is a collection of 4,000 Tamil verses composed by the 12 Alvars.
  • It was compiled in its present form by Nathamuni during the 9th–10th centuries.
• It is known by several names such as Thiruvaranga Tirupati, Bhoologa Vaikundam, Periyakoil, Bhogamandabam.
• This temple lies on an island formed by twin rivers Cauvery and Kollidam.
• It is considered foremost among the 108 Divya Desams, sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
• Often referred to as the world’s largest functioning Hindu temple spread over a155 acres complex, it is also home to the tallest gopuram or temple tower across all South India.