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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tiruchirappalli

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#1 of 24 in Historic Sites in Tiruchirappalli
Must see · Religious Site · Tourist Spot
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 travelosekhar
    Great, Huge Temple. Massive Crowd, No social distancing at all , I returned back . They have different special entrance tickets  more »
  • By Fenurestaurant19
    A must go temple, especially for all Hindu believers. Very ancient times temple and it has a big History  more »
  • By catherinjones2010
    positive vibes. peaceful place..It has 4 Entrance..very well maintained temple.I like this temple much..Feels happy to worship.My all time favourite temple  more »
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