Srirangam is the island, which was known as Vellithirumutha gramam in
older period. The Tamil name of this place is Thiruvarangam. This city part of
Tiruchirapalli is also identified as Tiruchi or Trichy.
This amazing Indian tourist place is bonded by the River Kaveri. Followers of Lord Vishnu are attaining Srirangam in huge amount. This greenery and nature view in this small city is special thing to watch. Jayalalitha the film actress and CM of Tamil Nadu won the election of State Assembly elections in 2011 from Srirangam.
This amazing Indian tourist place is bonded by the River Kaveri. Followers of Lord Vishnu are attaining Srirangam in huge amount. This greenery and nature view in this small city is special thing to watch. Jayalalitha the film actress and CM of Tamil Nadu won the election of State Assembly elections in 2011 from Srirangam.
The key spots for visitors in Srirangam are temple of Sri Ranganatha
Swamy, gopuram of Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple, White Gopuram of the temple and
pillars of the temple.
This attractive island Srirangam is popular for Sri Ranganatha Swamy
Temple. This temple is having importance for Hindu’s as it is the major pilgrimage
destination particularly for the Sri Vaishnavites. Sri Ranganatha Temple is the
leading complex of temple in India. The area of this holy place is 6,790,000 square
feet. This India’s biggest busy temple is all time crowded so tourist might have
to spend extra time to get blessings of Lord Vishnu.
Temple in Srirangam is also special because it is the primary temple
in 8 self-noticeable holy shrine of Hindu God Sri Vishnu. Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple
is also listed in the important 108 major temples of Lord Vishnu. The other known
names of this shrine are Bhogamandabam, Periya Koil, Thiruvaranga Tirupati and Bhoologa
Vaikundam. The seven enclosures of temple are special. The thick and enormous wall
makes it differ from other temples of India. The 21 superb pillars in the
temple are offering exclusive vision to the visitors. The gopuram situated in
the temple is identified as Rajagopuram, which is 72 meter tall.
The 3 holy Ranganatha shrines on the River Kaveri are Madhya Ranga, Antya
Ranga and Adi Ranga. Visitors can have auctioned clothes of God Sarees, Towels,
Dhoti and other stuffs.
Because of popularity of this shrine, Srirangam economy is changing
all time because tourists are reaching this island in large amount. Followers from
Hindu community are coming to Srirangam from all areas of India. The devotees from
abroad are also coming here every year. Vaikunta Ekadashi is the festival when devotees
come to Srirangam in large quantity.
The temples nearby Srirangam are Rock Fort Temple, Tiruvaanaikovil Temple,
Mariam Temple, Vaiyalur Temple, Kaatazhagiya Temple and Uraiyur Amman Temple.
Attaining to Srirangam:
By Air: nearby airport to Srirangam is Trichy or TIA (Tiruchirappalli
International Airport). The frequent flights from Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Thiruvanathapuram,
Dubai, Singapore, Sharjah, Malaysia, Kuwait and Abu Dhabi are available to
reach the destination.
By Rail: the city itself is having big railway station and direct
trains are accessible from Chennai to the Srirangam. Tiruchirappalli and Trichy
junction are next big rail heads to reach Srirangam.
By Bus: going through road is possible by reaching the bridge connecting
Trichy to Srirangam. This big bridge is constructed on River Kaveri. The state
buses are available from Tamil Nadu to reach Srirangam.