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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tiruchirappalli

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A monumental Hindu shrine dominating the Srirangam skyline Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is dedicated to an incarnation of Vishnu. Constructed in the ornately decorated Dravidian architecture, the temple remains one of the most significant shrines devoted to the Supreme God. Take your time to explore the seven prakharas, stretched out gloriously over 63.1 hectares (156 acres) and containing 21 magnificent towers. A bustling, colorful hub, the temple hosts festivals for almost 250 days of the calendar year, and as one of the largest religious complexes in the world, the site attracts pilgrims from across the globe. For Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and beyond, use our Tiruchirappalli road trip planning tool to get the most from your Tiruchirappalli vacation.
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  • By SashSo
    A very nice temple but it was quite crowded as we went on the first day of the Tamil month. Good Darshan.  more »
  • By gpadmana
    Visited the temple after about 10 years. And it was worth the visit. Stayed for 2 and half days, out of which we spent 2 days (mornings and evenings) at the temple. We drove from Bangalore - about 7 h...  more »
  • By Chandra V
    I went to the temple on 28.06.19 .The crowd was not much. It took hardly one hour to complete all Sannadhi s and dharshan. Every Sannadhi, I was also going after VIP s and I was waiting for the Batter...  more »
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