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'Worship the feet of Srirangaranganatha
Chant the name of Goddess Sridevi Ranganayagi
Bathe in the ecstatic southern Ganges
Sport turmeric and saffron'
Thus goes the lovely lyrics of a song based on and pictured in the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in the Tamil movie Mahanadi. It does in a sense capture the essence that is this stunning temple. Extremely popular among devotees across the world, the ancient temple is truly an inspiration. The temple dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu in his reclining form is one of the foremost, in fact the first to be mentioned in the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to the god. The temple is beautifully located on an island called Srirangam, a part of the southern city of Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu. It is among the religious and spiritual places in India that you must-visit at least once in your lifetime. Here is a look at some tranquil photos of the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam.
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is the largest functioning hindu temple in the world! A definite reason to visit it, don't you think?
Photo Courtesy: Jean-Pierre Dalbera
Srirangam
The temple is located on the island of Srirangam located on the Cauvery River in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.
Photo Courtesy: Raj
Doorway to the Gods
The main entryway to the temple is referred to as the Rajagopuram and measures a staggering height of 72 mt, built in eleven structured tiers.
Photo Courtesy: Sissssou2
First Rays of the Sun
The largest temple complex in the world spans an area of more than six miles! First rays of the sun as it bathes the temple in golden light.
Photo Courtesy: Bombman
Inspiring Art
A lovely mural of Lord Krishna painted on the ceiling of the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.
Photo Courtesy: Nagarjun Kandukuru
Stunning Scale
The temple is large and so are many of its eye-catching elements, such as this larger-than-life representation of the revered conch shell.
Photo Courtesy: Nagarjun Kandukuru
Family First
A section of the temple showcasing the Hindu gods; Lord Shiva and his family.
Photo Courtesy: Nagarjun Kandukuru
Dravidian Architecture
The temple built in Dravidian Temple style has many interesting features; including the 21 Gopurams, 50 shrines and even the 1,000 pillared hall.
Photo Courtesy: Nagarjun Kandukuru
Tales in Silk
The numerous legends associated with the temple can keep you riveted for hours. Many kings across various time periods and historical wars are intrinsically tied to this grand temple.
Photo Courtesy: Nagarjun Kandukuru
Festivals
The temple has many festivals taking place on a regular basis. The months December to January, known as the 'Margazhi' month as per the Tamil calendar attracts over a million visitors to the temple.
Photo Courtesy: Nagarjun Kandukuru
