Srirangam is an island located just 7 kms away from Tiruchirappalli. It is surrounded by river waters in all the sides. If one side has River Kaveri, then on the other sides are its tributary the River Kollidam. It is a 600-acre island-town enclosed within the seven walls of the massive Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple.
The civilization here is thousands years old and the place was under the reign of the Pallavas and they gave lot of importance to the culture. Then the place further flourished under the reign of Cholas and Pandyas.
Srirangam is famous for the largest temple complex, the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. The boundary of the city and that of temple are same. As there are celebration in the temple through out the year here it is also known as 'City of Festivals'.
The civilization here is thousands years old and the place was under the reign of the Pallavas and they gave lot of importance to the culture. Then the place further flourished under the reign of Cholas and Pandyas. Srirangam is famous for the largest temple complex, the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. The boundary of the city and that of temple are same. As there are celebration in the temple through out the year here it is also known as 'City of Festivals'.
Lovely shots of the temple, Rajesh! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThe colours in the temples are amazing. They must be something to see in person. Valerie
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Beautiful place. Would love to visit this some day. Nice captures.
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I love the blue color edge on the building made me wonder. ^_^
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Breathtaking sceneries and temples as always. Very interesting to look at esp those sculptures on those posts.
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ReplyDeleteI had been to Srirangam and around the temple lately. That's amazing shot on the island, river and temple tower!
ReplyDeleteThere is probably no separation of church and state in that city? ;-)
ReplyDeleteAmazing and marvelous!
Beautiful temple and such exquisite carvings! Wonderful look at your world, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteStunning!! Nothing here is beyond 300 years old. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a beautiful city!
ReplyDeleteSo complex and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a colorful temple....must be quite a sight to see!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful place and interesting post.
ReplyDeleteThe temple is its own city! Wow - I love the blue in the intricate columns. Beautiful.
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A arquitetura do seu país é sempre surpreendente pela beleza e detalhes.
Boa semana!
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Unusual photos!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty scenes~
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ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful temple!
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh Bhai !!
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Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos!!
What beautiful captures of architecture and details.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics, as always.
ReplyDeleteI love the lessons we share each ABC Wednesday - here the culture and architecture are simply stunning! Awesome infact - thank you so much for sharing it with us.
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That looks amazing. I've always wanted to live near a river.
ReplyDeleteYour scenery and information is always interesting and fascinating. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletesomeday i hope to see the temples you feature here.
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It certainly took a fine skill to create those intricate columns.
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Celebrations throughout the year sounds like you'll never be bored.
ReplyDeleteCelebrations throughout the year sound like you'll never be bored.
ReplyDeleteI hope to see Srirangam for myself some day, but in the mean time, I loved learning about its magnificence through your amazing blog.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful temple indeed, amazing decorations and colors.
ReplyDeleteIt was overwhelming for me [the 1st time i visited was 2yrs ago] and on the other hand the crowd was a put off...
ReplyDelete21 gopurams right? amazing architecture though
The carvings on the temple are amazingly beautiful. An island city would be fascinating to visit.
ReplyDeleteIt must make it a pleasant city to be surrounded by water. Beautiful carvings.
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ReplyDeleteLike everyone else has said...the pictures are amazing. Would love to visit. Great post today!!!
marvelous images of the temple...hope one day I get to visit such places..
ReplyDeleteImpressive temple. Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this island temple city.
ReplyDeleteAmazing architecture.
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Another fantastic structure.
ReplyDeletebeautiful temple :-) beautiful pictures :-) Dropping by from RT2
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absolute beauty !! amazing !!
ReplyDeleteVery spectacular captures!
ReplyDeleteAn island town with the walls of a temple -- Interesting place!
ReplyDeleteNice to know about it. :)
Beautiful city with grand architecture! Great shots, Rajesh. Thanks for sharing :)
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ReplyDeleteI have visited this temple.The photos here brought back the memories.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this island temple city.
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