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Srirangam is a town in the Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on an island in the Kaveri River, about 12 kilometers (7 miles) from Tiruchirappalli, the district headquarters.
Location
Srirangam is located in the central part of Tamil Nadu, at an elevation of 70 meters (230 feet) above sea level. The town is surrounded by agricultural fields, mainly cultivated with rice and cotton.
History
Srirangam has been a sacred place for Hindus since ancient times. The town is mentioned in the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, two of the most important Hindu epics.
In the 9th century CE, the Chola king, Rajaraja I, built the Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple, one of the largest temples in India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of the three main Hindu gods.
Srirangam was also a major center for the Vaishnavite movement, a Hindu sect that worships Lord Vishnu. The town is home to several other temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, including the Srirangam Jambukeswarar Temple and the Srirangam Lakshmi Narasimha Temple.
Temples
Srirangam is home to over 2,000 temples, making it one of the most sacred places for Hindus in India. The town’s most famous temple is the Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Other important temples in Srirangam include:
- Srirangam Jambukeswarar Temple: This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the three main Hindu gods.
- Srirangam Lakshmi Narasimha Temple: This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Narasimha form, which is half-man and half-lion.
- Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple: This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Ranganathaswamy form, which is a reclining form of Vishnu.
Transportation Facilities
Srirangam is well-connected by road and rail. The nearest airport is Tiruchirappalli International Airport, which is about 12 kilometers away.