SRIRANGAM TEMPLE
AT
TRICHIRAPALLI
srirangam is located in Trichy distirct of Tamil Nadu state of India.Srirangam is famous for Sri
Renganathar temple which is one of the 108 vaishnava temples and is called
Earthy Heaven (Boologa vaikundam) Srirangam rangam means island and
srirangam is the island between Cauvery and kollidam (coleroon) where sri Ranganatha
is lying on His Adi Sesha (snake) couch.
The main sanctum of sri ranganatha is
surrounded by 7 large enclosures and 21 majestic gopurams. On the south is
tanga vilasam and seshagiri royal mandapam with marvelous sculptural splendour.
The main deity is enshrined within the first
corridor. The vimanam shaped like omkara is plated with gold. The temple was
constructed by the chola king Dharma varman and even before that it is said
that the temple existed buried under the sand.
Almost
all the kings who held’sway in Tamil
Nadu have spent lavishly to embellish
the temple and even the British king Edward 7 has presented a gold plate. Saint
Ramanuja, the author of vishistadvaitham tenet functioned from here to spread
vaishnavism and his mortal remains are entombed in a sanctum here.
The unfinished tower started by Krishna
devaraya has now been completed 1987. It is the tallest in india rising 73 m
high with 13 tiers. The other gopurams were built between the 14th
and 17th centuries by various kings.
The artistical splendour of this temple
excels beyond description. The east facing Krishna shrine is a display of
feminine grace in stone. The seshagiri rayar mandapam opposite the 1000
pillared mandapam is unique withits equestrian statues. The tiger hunt sculputure
is a marvel in stone.
The hall is a living testimony to the dexterity of the
vijayanagar craftsman. The amrita kalasa garuda is a superb carving in the
vehicle mandapam. The eight-armed venugopala and lakshminarayana on Garuda are
inimitable.
The temple is enormous in size. The temple complex is 156 acres in
extent. It has seven prakaras or enclosures. These enclosures are formed by
thick and huge rampart walls which run round the sanctum. There are 21
magnificent towers in all prakaras providing a unique sight to any visitor.
this temple lies on an islet formed by the twin rivers Cauvery and Coleroon.
Vaikunda ekadasi festival is very famous in
this temple. At that time, the paramapada vassal (paradise gate) is opened and
lakhs of pilgrims rush to enter it as it is believed that one who enters here
will reach vaikunta after death.
Tiruchirappalli is
well connected with Road, Rail and Air Routes
Srirangam Temple
is located 9 Km. from Tiruchirappalli Rail Junction
Srirangam Temple
is located 15 Km. from Tiruchirappalli Air Port
Srirangam Temple
is located 0.5 Km. from Srirangam Railway Station.
Srirangam temple
timings
Viswarooba seva –
6am to 6.30am
Seva – 6.30am to
7.30am
Pooja time – 7.30am
to 8.45 am
Morning seva – 8.45
am to 1.00pm
After noon seva
- 2.30pm to 4.15 pm
Pooja time – 4pm
to 5.30pm
Upto 9pm
Viswaroopa seva –
Rs.200/ per head
General entrance –
free in all seva time
Special entrance –
Rs.50/ per head
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