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Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · 10.8625°, 78.6897°
At ~63 hectares with seven concentric walled enclosures and 21 gopurams, Srirangam is the largest functioning Hindu temple complex in the world and the foremost of the 108 Divya Desams. The philosopher Ramanuja systematised Sri Vaishnavism from here in the 11th–12th century; his preserved remains are enshrined in the complex.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
The idol is said to be the Ranga Vimana worshipped by Rama himself, gifted to Vibhishana; set down on this island mid-journey to Lanka, it rooted itself facing south, forever gazing toward Vibhishana's kingdom.
Island between Kaveri and Kollidam rivers; Tiruchirappalli airport ~15 km.
☏ 04312432246 (from the official site, verified 2026-08-26)
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-26 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola
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