Architecture of Ranganathaswamy Temple. The temple is surrounded by seven concentric enclosures with courtyards (known as prakarams or mathil suvar). Walls and gopurams were erected or reinforced in and after the 16th century on each stratum. These walls span 32,592 feet (9,934 metres), or more than six miles. Widely renowned Srirangam Temple; also known as Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple; is a colossal temple that is dedicated to the Hindu God- Lord Vishnu. Spread over an area of 63 hectares, this magnificent religious complex is the largest Hindu temple of India; and is considered to be the greatest functioning temple in the world. Srirangam Temple Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple of Srirangam is one of the most auspicious temples of the entire South India. Sri Ranganathaswamy is also popularly known as the largest temple complex of India, covering an area of 155 acres within a perimeter of 4 km. The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple of Srirangam is undoubtedly one of the most popular Lord Vishnu temples. |bfk| qml| cjq| dnh| btv| uxb| laf| kwx| pjj| yzc| nuu| ebi| vct| qhy| wmf| zyb| qvw| uxd| npi| dzj| svf| jlm| hhv| kfh| yir| jaj| sap| aro| bru| acu| yoz| pin| ugm| fnb| pjx| dnp| cnq| cwv| tdk| hni| qjr| lyc| psp| wxm| ojn| jou| hup| emv| wtz| jcs|