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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Srirangam, Tamil Nadu
10th Century CE (ancient origin)
The largest functioning Hindu temple complex in the world, spread over 156 acres with 7 concentric walls and 21 gopurams.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Chola
- Style
- Dravidian
- Primary Deity
- Vishnu (Ranganatha)
- Languages
- Tamil, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Tamil, Grantha
Historical Significance
Largest functioning Hindu temple (156 acres). 7 concentric walls. 21 gopurams. Foremost Divya Desam
Architectural Features
7 concentric prakaras (walls)21 gopurams156-acre complex81 shrines