Annadanam
அன்னதானம்
Free meals for all devotees at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. An ancient tradition of serving food as offering to Lord Ranganatha.
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Daily
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Timings
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Every 40 minutes batch
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Cost
FREE
Open to all devotees
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Daily Capacity
3,000+
Devotees served daily
Batch Timings
Meals are served in batches every 40 minutes. Arrive 10-15 minutes before your preferred batch.
8:00 AM
8:40 AM
9:20 AM
10:00 AM
10:40 AM
11:20 AM
12:00 PM
12:40 PM
1:20 PM
2:00 PM
2:40 PM
3:20 PM
4:00 PM
4:40 PM
5:20 PM
6:00 PM
6:40 PM
7:20 PM
8:00 PM
Morning Afternoon Evening
Menu
Unlimited Servings
அளவற்ற உணவு
- ✓ Rice (சாதம்)
Unlimited servings
- ✓ Sambar (குழம்பு)
Lentil-vegetable stew
- ✓ Rasam (ரசம்)
Tangy pepper soup
- ✓ Buttermilk (மோர்)
Spiced yogurt drink
Always Served
✓ Pickle (ஊறுகாய்)
Any Two Vegetables
ஏதேனும் இரண்டு
- • Poriyal (பொரியல்)
- • Kootu (கூட்டு)
- • Varuval (வருவல்)
- • Keerai (கீரை)
Special Occasions
விசேஷ நாட்களில்
- ★ Payasam (பாயாசம்) - festivals
- ★ Appalam (அப்பளம்) - festivals
Location
Annadanam Hall (Bhojanashala)
Located within the temple complex, near the 4th prakaram
Follow signs for "Annadanam" or ask temple staff for directions
Guidelines
✓ Do
- • Wash hands before eating
- • Sit in designated areas
- • Take only what you can finish
- • Maintain silence during meals
- • Leave the area clean
✗ Don't
- • Waste food
- • Take food outside the hall
- • Use mobile phones while eating
- • Cut queues
- • Create disturbance
Support Annadanam
You can contribute to this sacred tradition by donating to the temple's Annadanam fund. Every contribution helps feed devotees visiting the temple.
Contact Temple OfficeFrequently Asked Questions
What is Annadanam timing at Srirangam Temple?
Annadanam (free meals) at Srirangam Temple is served from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily. Batches are served every 40 minutes throughout the day.
Is Annadanam free at Srirangam Temple?
Yes, Annadanam is completely free for all devotees. The temple serves thousands of pilgrims daily as part of the ancient tradition of feeding devotees.
What food is served in Srirangam Annadanam?
Traditional South Indian vegetarian meal: Unlimited rice, sambar, rasam, buttermilk, plus pickle and two vegetable dishes (poriyal, kootu, varuval, or keerai). Payasam and appalam are served on special occasions.
Where is Annadanam served in Srirangam Temple?
Annadanam is served at the Annadanam Hall (Bhojanashala) located within the temple complex, near the 4th prakaram. Follow signs for "Annadanam" or ask temple staff for directions.
How many people are fed daily at Srirangam Annadanam?
The temple feeds approximately 3,000 to 5,000 devotees daily. During festivals like Vaikunta Ekadasi, this number can exceed 50,000 devotees.