Sri Rangnatha temple is a very special temple.
Sri Rangnath shrine is at Srirangam in Tamil Nadu.
Deity : Lord Sri Rangnatha is considered Kul devta of Sri Ikshvaku Kulam.
No wonder, Sri Rangnath was propitiated before every auspicious ritual.
Rama : After his victory in Lanka ; Lord Sri Rama worshipped it as a mark of gratitude.
He later gave this sacred idol to King Vibhishana with specific instructions.
Sacred : This sacred shrine is among 108 divya desham (sacred shrines).
Traditions claim , King Vibhishana consecrated it at present Srirangam.
Well, Divya desham are sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Sriman Narayana.
Largest : Sri Ranganatha temple is considered the largest functioning shrine.
This large temple complex ( 156 acres) hosts 81 shrines dedicated to different deities.
Fact : Sri Ranganathaswamy has been recognized by UNESCO .
Prayer : Sri Ganeshaya Namah Jai Sri Ranganayagi Sriranganatha swamy
Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram Namo Parvatipataye Har Har Mahadev
Sankat Kate Kare Sab Peera Jo Sumire Hanumath Balbeera
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