Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna

Coordinates: 12°25′29″N 76°40′47″E / 12.4247524°N 76.6797229°E / 12.4247524; 76.6797229
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For information about other temples of Ranganatha, see Ranganathaswamy Temple (disambiguation).


Ranganathaswamy temple
A major Sri Vaishnavism temple
The Temple Gopuram
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityRanganatha (Vishnu)
Location
LocationKarnataka, India
StateKarnataka
CountryIndia
Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna is located in India
Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna
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Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna is located in Karnataka
Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna
Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna (Karnataka)
Geographic coordinates12°25′29″N 76°40′47″E / 12.4247524°N 76.6797229°E / 12.4247524; 76.6797229
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A view of the tower in Vijayanagara style from inside the complex, near the small pushkarni (temple tank)

The Ranganathaswamy temple or Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangapatna, in the Mandya district of Karnataka state, India, is dedicated to the Hindu god Ranganatha (a manifestation of Vishnu). The temple is Classified one among the 108 Abhimana Kshethram of Vaishnavate tradition. It is one of the five important pilgrimage sites of Sri Vaishnavism along the river Kaveri for devotees of Ranganatha. These five sites are collectively known as Pancharanga Kshetrams in South India. Since Srirangapatna is the first temple starting from upstream, the deity is known as Adi Ranga (lit; "first Ranga").[1] The town of Srirangapatna, which derives its name from the temple, is located on an island in the river Kaveri.

History

According to the

Thiruevvul and Rajagopalaswamy temple at Mannargudi.[8]

Legend

As per the Hindu legend,

Ranganathaswamy
in this place. Gautama Maharishi asked him to stay here for ever, so that devotees can pray this lord in the upcoming ages.

Temple plan

The temple has an imposing tower over the entrance gate (

mantapa).[6] A vestibule (sukhanasi), hall (navaranga or just mantapa) and a front hall (mukhamantapa) are the other main structures in the temple. The roof of the mukhamantapa is decorated with a "garland" ("hara") of miniature decorative towers (called "kudu" and "sala" shikharas) whose niches contain stucco images of the god Vishnu.[4]

In the sanctum, the image of Vishnu reclines on the coils of the snake

Bhudevi (goddess of earth) and Brahma (the creator). There are other smaller shrines within the complex dedicated to Narasimha (an avatar of Vishnu), Gopalakrishna, Srinivasa (manifestation of Vishnu), Hanuman, Garuda and the Alwar saints.[4]

The Three sacred sites for Smartha -BaboorKamme & Sri Vaishnava Sects of South India, Both Adi Shankara and Ramanujacharya has visited and glorified the deities in their Hymns. The following temples are considered the five sacred sites of worship of the god Ranganatha and are together called Pancharanga Kshetram (Pancha-"five", ranga-"Ranganatha", Kshetram-"sites").[1][9]

Temple Location
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Srirangapatna - ADI RANGA - 1st Holy Site and Very Important Site of Ranganatha Temples in south India

Madhya Ranga Temple - 2nd Most Holy temple of Sri Ranganatha in south India , located in Shivanasamudra in Mandya District of Karnataka

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, is located at Shivanasamudra in Mandya District of Karnataka.The Government of Karnataka has improved the temple and now many pilgrims across south India Visit this famous Site .

Here, Sri Ranganathaswamy is called as "Madhya Ranga. The God is in reclining posture as found in Srirangam and Srirangapatnam. It is said that the God here represents 'Youth' and hence also called as "Mohana Ranga".

Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple
 Srirangam- 3rd Anthya Ranga or last Holy Site of Sri Ranganatha temple in south India -Most Holy temple of Sri Ranganatha in south India
Sarangapani Temple Kumbakonam - not part of three important Ranganatha kshetrams but listed as five pancharangas .
Sri Appakkudathan Temple
Trichy
-- not part of three important Ranganatha kshetrams but listed as five pancharangas .
Parimala Ranganatha Perumal Temple
 Indalur, Mayiladuthurai- - not part of three important Ranganatha kshetrams but listed as five pancharangas .
Ranganatha Temple, Nellore Nellore-- not part of three important Ranganatha kshetrams but listed as five pancharangas .

Gallery

  • A profile of the gopuram (tower) over entrance in the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangapatna
    A profile of the gopuram (tower) over entrance in the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangapatna
  • Prakaram (outer wall) viewed from south-west
    Prakaram (outer wall) viewed from south-west
  • A view of the entrance into the main temple hall (mukhamantapa) with Vishnu avatars such as Narasimha, Vamana, Rama and Krishna on top
    A view of the entrance into the main temple hall (mukhamantapa) with Vishnu avatars such as Narasimha, Vamana, Rama and Krishna on top
  • Lathe turned pillars, a Hoysala addition to the temple, in the inner open mantapa (hall) in the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangapatna
    Lathe turned pillars, a
    Hoysala
    addition to the temple, in the inner open mantapa (hall) in the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangapatna
  • A view of the prakara (bounding wall) in the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangapatna
    A view of the prakara (bounding wall) in the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangapatna
  • A relief sculpture on a minor shrine on a pedastal in the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangapatna
    A relief sculpture on a minor shrine on a pedastal in the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangapatna
  • A relief sculpture on a minor shrine on a pedestal in the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangapatna
    A relief sculpture on a minor shrine on a pedestal in the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangapatna
  • An open mantapa (hall) inside the complex in the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangapatna
    An open mantapa (hall) inside the complex in the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangapatna
  • Chariot at Sri Ranganathaswamy temple
    Chariot at Sri Ranganathaswamy temple

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b Dalal (2011), p339
  2. ^ "Sri Ranganatha Ashtakam 1 - ರಂಗನಾಥಾಷ್ಟಕಂ". Stotra Nidhi (in Kannada). 31 January 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Ranganatha Ashtakam in Sanskrit, English with Meaning". Shlokam. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  4. ^ a b c "Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple". Archaeological Survey of India, Bengaluru Circle. ASI Bengaluru Circle. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
  5. ^ "Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple". Archaeological Survey of India, Bengaluru Circle. ASI Bengaluru Circle. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
  6. ^ a b Michell (1995), p71
  7. ^ "Alphabetical List of Monuments – Karnataka -Bangalore, Bangalore Circle, Karnataka". Archaeological Survey of India, Government of India. Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
  8. JSTOR 3250291
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  9. ^ "Pancharanga Kshetrams". indiantemples.com. Retrieved 20 June 2007. {{cite news}}: External link in |work= (help)

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