Sthala Purana
Srirangam is the foremost of the 108 Divya Desams and the largest functioning temple complex in the world. According to tradition, the deity of Lord Ranganatha was originally worshipped by Brahma, then by Ikshvaku kings, and later given to Vibhishana by Lord Rama. When Vibhishana carried the idol south, it was consecrated at Srirangam, where it self‑manifested (swayam vyakta) as the eternal abode of Lord Ranganatha. Sri Vadirajaru in Paschima Prabandha praises Srirangam as the crown jewel of Vaishnava kshetras.
What to See in the Kshetra
Main Deity: Lord Ranganatha reclining on Adisesha. Rajagopuram: Tallest temple tower in Asia (236 feet).
Temple Complex: 7 concentric enclosures, 21 gopurams, sprawling over 156 acres. Sacred Features: Foremost Divya Desam, first of the Pancharanga Kshetras.
Festivals: Vaikunta Ekadashi, Brahmotsavam, Panguni Uthiram.
Temple Timings Morning: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM Evening: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Special darshan during Vaikunta Ekadashi and Brahmotsavam)
| Category | Swayam Vyakta Kshetras |
| address | Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620006 |
| state | Tamil Nadu |
| district | Thirchirappalli |
| city | Srirangam |
| area | Cavery River Island |
| pincode | 62006 |
