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SRI RANGANATHA SWAMY TEMPLE

Thirumale, Magadi, Karnataka, India

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God

Ranganatha Swamy is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here deity measures 3 feet in height and self-manifested. Here deity is in standing image of Narayana in Vijayanagara style with Shankha, Chakra, Gada and Abhaya attributes in four hands.

Goddess

Goddess Lakshmi is the consort of Lord Vishnu.

Interesting Facts

  • Lord Ranganatha Swamy statue size is growing year by year, Usually the idol of Lord Ranganatha would be in reclining position. But here it is in standing posture.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (27 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
  • Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
KSRTC Bus Stand
2 KM 080-65477272
Solur Railway station
17.6 KM 139
Kempegowda International Airport
80 KM 18001800033

Architecture

Ranganayaki is none other than Vishnu’s wife lakshmi. The sanskrit word Natha means husband Ranganayaki's husband so named as Ranganatha and also called Ranganatha swamy. Sri Ranganatha swamyTemple is facing in West direction and the main deity is made of Salagrama Sila. There is a vast prakara with a gateway having tall Rajagopura and another gopuram at back side of temple both are same features, the gopuras are 5 tier, Pillar shaped designs and 5 kalasas on those gopuras. The Gopuras were built in Dravidian style but constructed by Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya in the 16th century. There is a Garuda Sthamba (flag post) covered with gold colour plates, which mentions the offerings made by Emperor Krishnadevaraya in 1524 A.D. and there is stone Deepastambham in front of Raja gopuram. In front of the Ardha mantapa is a spacious Navaranga having square later Vijayanagara style pillars. The Huge stepped kalyani (sacred pond) is on the right side of the temple and many rituals are conducted here.

Grabha Gudi : The presiding Deity is housed in the middle of the temple, tower on Sanctum sculptured with God and Goddess of hindu Dravida Shikhara having later Vijayanagara workmanship, the deity inside the temple reflects Vijayanagara Empire style. There are structures inside the sanctum which were also built by the Cholas and later renovated. The main deity is traditionally believed to be installed by Mandavya Rishi.

Religious Significance

Yelahanka Nadaprabhu King Kempegowda built a watch tower near the Thirumale temple. Even now, the ruins of the tower can be seen his grandson, Kempegowda-II also renovated the temple. During the period of Tippu Sultan, many Hindu temples were destroyed. To save this temple, they called Venkateshwara as Ranganatha, as Tippu Sultan was faithful to his god Ranganatha Swamy at Srirangapattana.

History

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is built in 12th century by King Rajendra Chola. Later, renovated during the reign of Vijayanagara dynasty. The present form of the temple was built by the King Kempegowda and Later Kempegowda-I and II contributed towards the temple. King Jayachamaraja Wodeyar is contributed for this temple.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 08:30 AM - 01:30 PM 04:30 PM - 07:30 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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SRI RANGANATHA SWAMY TEMPLE

Thirumale, Magadi, Karnataka, India

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