Temple Sannidhis

Sri Periya Perumal (Moolavar)

ஸ்ரீ பெரிய பெருமாள் (மூலவர்)

The main deity, Lord Ranganatha, reclines on Adisesha facing south with his head towards west. This is the largest reclining Vishnu idol in India, measuring about 6 meters. The Lord is in Yoga Nidra (divine sleep) posture.

One of the 108 Divya Desams. First among the 8 Swayam Vyakta Kshetras. The largest functioning Hindu temple in the world.

Sri Ranganayaki Thayar

ஸ்ரீ ரங்கநாயகி தாயார்

The divine consort of Lord Ranganatha. She has a separate shrine with dedicated darshan timings. The goddess is also known as Sridevi and is worshipped for prosperity and grace.

Sri Bhoodevi Thayar

ஸ்ரீ பூதேவி தாயார்

Shrine of Bhoodevi, the Earth Goddess and second consort of Lord Vishnu. She represents the earth and material prosperity.

Sri Sengamalavalli Nachiyar Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ செங்கமலவல்லி நாச்சியார் சன்னதி

Located inside the Thirukkottaram (inner sanctum area). The name means "Lady of the Red Lotus" - another form of Goddess Lakshmi. A separate Thayar sannidhi with distinct worship.

Sri Namperumal (Utsavar)

ஸ்ரீ நம்பெருமாள் (உற்சவர்)

The processional deity taken out during festivals. Also known as Azhagiya Manavalan (Beautiful Groom). During Vaikunta Ekadasi, Namperumal passes through the Paramapada Vasal.

Sri Nammazhwar Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ நம்மாழ்வார் சன்னதி

Shrine dedicated to Nammazhwar, the greatest of the 12 Azhwars. He composed 1,102 verses (Thiruvaimozhi) which form the essence of Vaishnavite philosophy. Born in Alwarthirunagari.

Chief among the 12 Azhwars. His Thiruvaimozhi is considered equivalent to the Vedas.

Sri Thirumangai Azhwar Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ திருமங்கை ஆழ்வார் சன்னதி

Shrine dedicated to Thirumangai Azhwar who built the temple walls and gopurams. He composed the maximum number of verses among all Azhwars (1,361 verses). Known as Parakala.

Built the temple fortifications. Composed Periya Thirumozhi.

Sri Periyazhwar Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ பெரியாழ்வார் சன்னதி

Father of Andal, he composed Thiruppallandu and Periyazhwar Thirumozhi. Won the debate at Pandya court and sang Pallandu to Lord Vishnu.

Sri Andal Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ ஆண்டாள் சன்னதி

The only female among the 12 Azhwars. Composed Thiruppavai (30 verses) and Nachiyar Thirumozhi. Married Lord Ranganatha at Srirangam. Born in Srivilliputhur.

Thiruppavai is recited during Margazhi month. She merged with Lord Ranganatha.

Sri Kulasekhara Azhwar Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ குலசேகர ஆழ்வார் சன்னதி

A Chera king who became an Azhwar. Composed Perumal Thirumozhi (105 verses) and Mukundamala. Known for his intense devotion.

Sri Thiruppaan Azhwar Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ திருப்பாண் ஆழ்வார் சன்னதி

Born in Uraiyur near Srirangam. Composed Amalanathipiran (10 verses), the most beautiful description of Lord Ranganatha from feet to head. Carried on the shoulders of Loka Saranga Muni into the temple.

Merged with Lord Ranganatha after completing his hymn.

Sri Thondaradipodi Azhwar Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ தொண்டரடிப்பொடி ஆழ்வார் சன்னதி

Served Lord Ranganatha by making garlands from his garden. Composed Thirumaalai (45 verses) and Thirupalliezhuchchi (10 verses). Lived in Srirangam.

Thirupalliezhuchchi (wake-up hymn) is sung daily in Srirangam.

Sri Mudhalaazhwargal Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ முதலாழ்வார்கள் சன்னதி

Located at the end of Kottara Pradakshinam. Shrine dedicated to the first three Azhwars - Poigai Azhwar, Bhoodhathazhwar, and Peyazhwar - who composed the first 300 verses of Nalayira Divya Prabandham together.

The three met miraculously in a small shelter at Thirukovilur and composed Antadi verses.

Sri Ramanujar Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ ராமானுஜர் சன்னதி

The great Vaishnavite saint who spent his final 40 years in Srirangam. Reformed temple administration and established the Vishishtadvaita philosophy. His body is preserved here in a seated posture.

Reformer of Sri Vaishnavism. His preserved body (Tirumeni) is worshipped.

Sri Vedanta Desika Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ வேதாந்த தேசிகர் சன்னதி

The great Acharya who lived in Srirangam during the Muslim invasions. Wrote over 100 works in Sanskrit and Tamil. Protected the utsava murtis during invasions. Leader of Vadakalai sect.

Sri Manavala Mamunigal Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ மணவாள மாமுனிகள் சன்னதி

The great Acharya who revived Sri Vaishnavism in Srirangam after the Muslim invasions. Lord Ranganatha himself became his disciple. Leader of Thenkalai sect.

Lord Ranganatha himself recited Thaniyan for him.

Sri Thirukkachi Nambigal Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ திருக்கச்சி நம்பிகள் சன்னதி

Located near Garuda Mandapam. A great devotee who served Lord Varadaraja at Kanchipuram by fanning Him. He conveyed six divine instructions from Lord Varadaraja to Ramanuja. This sannidhi also houses Lakshmi Narayana Swamy and Varadaraja Perumal.

Sri Pillai Lokacharya Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ பிள்ளைலோகாச்சாரியார் சன்னதி

Located near Udayavar (Ramanuja) Sannithi. A great Acharya who authored 18 Rahasya Granthas including Srivachana Bhushanam. Protected Namperumal during Muslim invasions by carrying the deity to safety in Tirupati.

Author of 18 Rahasya Granthas. Saved Namperumal during invasions.

Paramapada Vasal (Vaikunta Vaasal)

பரமபத வாசல் (வைகுண்ட வாசல்)

The sacred gateway opened only during Vaikunta Ekadasi (December/January). Devotees believe passing through this gate grants moksha (liberation). Thousands queue for hours to pass through.

Opens only once a year on Vaikunta Ekadasi. One of the most sacred events in South Indian Vaishnavism.

Sri Chakrathazhwar Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ சக்கரத்தாழ்வார் சன்னதி

Shrine of the divine weapon Sudarshana Chakra of Lord Vishnu. Worshipped for protection against enemies and evil forces. Special abhishekam performed here.

Sri Garuda Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ கருட சன்னதி

Shrine of Garuda, the divine eagle vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Garuda is shown in anjali (prayer) posture facing the main deity. Worshipped for removing obstacles.

Sri Hanuman Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ அனுமன் சன்னதி

Shrine of Hanuman, the devoted servant of Lord Rama. Known as Siriya Thiruvadi (Small Sacred Feet). Worshipped for strength and devotion.

Sri Hayagriva Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ ஹயக்ரீவர் சன்னதி

Shrine of Hayagriva, the horse-headed avatar of Vishnu. God of knowledge and wisdom. Worshipped by students for academic success.

Sri Dhanvantri Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ தன்வந்திரி சன்னதி

Shrine of Dhanvantri, the divine physician and avatar of Vishnu. Emerged from the Ocean of Milk with Amrita. Worshipped for good health.

Sri Narasimha Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ நரசிம்மர் சன்னதி

Shrine of Narasimha, the fierce man-lion avatar of Vishnu who killed Hiranyakashipu. Worshipped for protection and removal of fear.

Thousand Pillar Mandapam

ஆயிரம் கால் மண்டபம்

The famous Thousand Pillar Hall (actually 953 pillars) built by the Vijayanagara kings. Each pillar is intricately carved. Used for festivals and cultural events.

Sri Sesharayar Mandapam

ஸ்ரீ சேஷராயர் மண்டபம்

A beautiful mandapam with carved pillars depicting scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharata. Built during the Nayak period.

Rajagopuram (Main Tower)

ராஜகோபுரம் (முக்கிய கோபுரம்)

The tallest temple tower in Asia at 73 meters (236 feet) with 13 tiers. Construction started in 1987 and completed in 1987. Located on the southern side.

Tallest gopuram in Asia. Visible from 10+ km distance.

Sri Mettazhagiya Singar Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ மேட்டழகிய சிங்கர் சன்னதி

A unique Narasimha deity made of stucco (சுதை), located in the gopuram between Paramapada Vasal and the North entrance. The name means "Beautiful Lion on the Elevated Platform".

Sri Keezhapattabhiraman Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ கீழப்பட்டாபிராமர் சன்னதி

Shrine of Lord Rama in coronation posture (Pattabhishekam). Located near Kodandaramar Sannithi in the inner sand courtyard (உள் மணல்வெளி). "Keezha" means lower, distinguishing it from Melapattabhiraman.

Sri Sonnavannam Seytha Perumal Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ சொன்னவண்ணம் செய்த பெருமாள் சன்னதி

Located near the Thousand Pillar Mandapam. The unique name means "The Lord who did exactly as told" - referring to Lord Vishnu fulfilling the wishes of devotees precisely as requested.

Sri Vasudevar Perumal Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ வாசுதேவப் பெருமாள் சன்னதி

Located above the Anjukuzhi Vasal (Five-hole entrance). Vasudeva is a name of Krishna meaning "Son of Vasudeva" or "All-pervading Lord".

Sri Melapattabhiraman Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ மேலபட்டாபிராமர் சன்னதி

Located at the end of Thirukkottara Prakaram. Lord Rama in coronation posture. "Mela" means upper, distinguishing it from Keezhapattabhiraman. Both shrines together represent the complete Rama Pattabhishekam.

Sri Krishna Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ கிருஷ்ணர் சன்னதி

Shrine of Lord Krishna. Special celebrations during Sri Jayanthi (Krishna Janmashtami) with Uriyadi (pot-breaking) festival, recreating Krishna's childhood pastimes.

Sri Kodandaramar Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ கோதண்டராமர் சன்னதி

Located near Chandra Pushkarani (Moon Tank). Lord Rama holding His famous bow Kodanda. Worshipped for victory, courage, and protection. One of the popular Rama shrines in the temple.

Sri Kambathadi Hanuman Sannithi

ஸ்ரீ கம்பத்தடி அனுமார் சன்னதி

A powerful Hanuman shrine considered equal to the Moolavar in sanctity. "Kambathadi" means "at the base of the pillar". Special Tirumanjana (abhishekam) is performed here. Worshipped for strength, devotion, and removal of obstacles.

Considered equal to Moolavar. Special Tirumanjana performed.