Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam(TN)

Srirangam is the foremost of the eight self-manifested shrines (Swayam Vyakta Kshetras) of Lord Vishnu . It is also considered the first, foremost and the most important of the 108 main Vishnu temples (Divyadesams). In the Vaishnava parlance the term "KOIL" signifies this temple only. 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 Kaveri distributary Kollidam (Coleroon).

The temple of Sri Ranganathaswami at Srirangam boasts an historic past of great kingdom and a civilization thousands of years old. The reign of the Pallavas was marked by the creation of a solid religious foundation, for example the encouragement given by the dynasty appears to have contributed to the growth of Aryan institutions in Southern India more particularly in the Carnatic. Cholas reigned for about three hundred years over the Coromandel Coast and the greater part of Eastern Deccan, where they helped an advanced Hindu Culture to flourish.

The annual 21 day festival conducted during the Tamil month of Margazhi (December–January) attracts 1 million visitors. Srirangam temple is often listed as the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world, the still larger Angkor Watbeing the largest existing temple.

The temple occupies an area of 156 acres (631,000 m²) with a perimeter of 4,116m (10,710 feet) making it the largest temple in India and one of the largest religious complexes in the world.

Location:-The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple or Tiruvarangam  is a Hindu dedicated to Ranganatha(Vishnu), located in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu,Approx.320 KM Away From Chennai.



How To Go:-

Nearest Airport is Tiruchirapalli. The Temple is approx.14 KM Away from Airport.
The Airport is well connected from Mumbai/Chennai/Pune/Jaipur/Ahmadabad/Delhi.

Srirangam Temple is located 0.5 Km. from Srirangam Railway Station. Pls see some Trains connected to Srirngam.

#	No	Train Name	Arr.	Dep.	Schedule	Origin	Destination
1	12666	Kanyakumari Howrah Express	16:17	16:18	S M T W T F S	Kanyakumari	Howrah Junction
2	16128	Guruvayur Chennai Express	14:27	14:28	S M T W T F S	Guruvayur	Chennai Egmore
3	12664	Howrah Express	16:17	16:18	S M T W T F S	Tiruchirapalli	Howrah Junction
4	12663	Howrah - Tiruchirapalli Express	02:09	02:10	S M T W T F S	Howrah Junction	Tiruchirapalli
5	12665	Kannyakumari Express	02:09	02:10	S M T W T F S	Howrah Junction	Kanyakumari
6	16108	Mangalore Chennai Express	22:17	22:18	S M T W T F S	Mangalore Central	Chennai Egmore
7	16127	Chennai Egmore Guruvayur Express	12:44	12:45	S M T W T F S	Chennai Egmore	Guruvayur
8	16107	Chennai Egmore Mangalore Express	03:22	03:23	S M T W T F S	Chennai Egmore	Mangalore Central
9	16351	Nagarcoil Express	18:30	18:32	S M T W T F S	Mumbai	Nagercoil Junction
10	16352	Nagercoil - Mumbai Express	12:47	12:48	S M T W T F S	Nagercoil Junction	Mumbai
11	12606	Pallavan Express	06:47	06:48	S M T W T F S	Tiruchirapalli	Chennai Egmore
12	12605	Pallavan Express	20:16	20:17	S M T W T F S	Chennai Egmore	Tiruchirapalli
13	16177	Rock Fort Express	04:05	04:06	S M T W T F S	Chennai Egmore	Kumbakonam
14	16178	Rockfort Express	22:48	22:50	S M T W T F S	Kumbakonam	Chennai Egmore
15	16713	Rameswaram Express	21:49	21:50	S M T W T F S	Chennai Egmore	Rameswaram
16	16714	Rameswaram Chennai Express	02:07	02:08	S M T W T F S	Rameswaram	Chennai Egmore

For More Information regarding Train Time Table Pls Visit.
https://www.irctc.co.in/

You can get State Transport Buses Connected to Temple.


PVT Cab Service Near BY Area.

Name	Web	Contact Details
MACMO Cabs & Travels		S1&2, ROHINI SRIKRIPA, 2/32 EVS Street, Renga Nagar, SRIRANGAM, Trichy 620006 0431-2431043 +919842458055, +919629664591
S CABS		EB Road, Trichy-8 0431-9894372446 +919944448772,9894372446, 9865177011
Thangam Auto (Local 24x7)		srirangam, trichy - 620006 +919894914565
M . Kumar Auto (Local 24x7)		srirangam trichy 620006 +919952469073
MJT Travels	http://www.mjttravels.in/	5/77, gandhi road srirangam trichy 620006 0431-2430325 +919442219944
A.Muniyappan Auto		moolai thoppu, srirangam trichy 620006 +919791702027

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Where To Stay:- A number of budget hotels, standard hotels and rest houses are available in this place. Better you can Book the Hotel Via TTDC.