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World’s Largest Temple | Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, श्री रंगनाथस्वामी (श्रीरंगम) मंदिर, त्रिची

📍 Location Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu, India Situated on an island between the Cauvery and Kollidam rivers 🌸 Temple Overview Dedicated to Lord Ranganatha (Lord Vishnu) in a reclining posture (Sayana Kolam) One of the 108 Divya Desams (sacred Vishnu temples praised by Alwars) Considered the largest functioning Hindu temple complex in the world 🏛️ Architecture & Structure Built in Dravidian architectural style Covers about 156 acres Has 7 concentric prakaras (enclosures) 21 majestic gopurams (towers) The Rajagopuram is about 239.5 feet tall — one of the tallest temple towers in Asia 📜 History Temple origins date back over 1,000 years Major contributions by Chola, Pandya, Hoysala, and Vijayanagara dynasties Played a vital role in the development of Sri Vaishnavism Closely associated with Saint Ramanujacharya, who reformed temple worship here 🌼 Religious Significance Primary deity: Sri Ranganatha (Vishnu) Goddess: Sri Ranganayaki (Lakshmi) One of the most important pilgrimage sites for Vaishnavites Known as “Bhooloka Vaikuntham” (Heaven on Earth)