Srirangam Heaven On Earth
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The temple ofSri Ranganathaswami at Srirangam is known as Bhooloka Vaikuntam, meaning `Heaven on Earth. The main deity, Sri Ranganathaswami is seen majestically reclining on the five-hooded serpent, Adisesha, facing South, under the Pranavakara Vimana. This temple on the emerald-green island, lies between two rivers – Cauvery (Kaveri) and Coleroon (Kollidam) that appear to form a garland around it. Srirangam is the foremost of the eight self-manifested shrines (Swayam Vyakta Kshetras) of Lord Vishnu. It is also considered the first and most important of the 108 Divya Desams or sacred places praised in the Tamil hymns of the Azhvars (great devotees of Vishnu). It is the only Vishnu temple to have received the encomiums of the maximum number of Azhvars since eleven of the total number of twelve Azhvars have sung the glory of Ranganathaswami.
The word “Koyil” in Sri Vaishnava dialect refers to Sriraangam, which is also called as “Bhooloka Vaikuntam”, that is Vaikunta on Earth. Srirangam’s role in the development and propagation of Sri Vaishnavism is enormous. All the Acharyas/ Teachers have made Srirangam their home and many have attained Mukti too in the same place. Srirangam temple has been built slowly over the centuries with contribution from all the prominent dynasties of South India. This Volume, discusses the Rich Art, Architecture, Cultural, Spiritual and Epigraphical wealth of Srirangam Temple. This volume will be of great interest to the Collectors and Readers Alike.
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