Shrines & Sannithis
சன்னதிகள்
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple houses over 52 sacred shrines spread across its 7 prakarams. Each sannidhi has its own significance, deity, and special worship traditions.
Main Shrines
முக்கிய சன்னதிகள்
Sri Ranganathar (Moolavar)
ஸ்ரீ ரங்கநாதர் (மூலவர்)
The presiding deity of Srirangam, Lord Ranganatha reclines on Adisesha facing south - unique among Vishnu temples.
Viswaroopa Sevai
விஸ்வரூப சேவை
The first darshan of the day at 6:15 AM when the Lord reveals his cosmic form to devotees.
Thayar (Goddess) Shrines
தாயார் சன்னதிகள்
Sri Ranganachiyar (Thayar)
ஸ்ரீரங்கநாச்சியார் (தாயார்)
The divine consort of Lord Ranganatha, housed in a separate sannidhi with her own Vimanam.
Thulukka Nachiyar
துலுக்க நாச்சியார்
A unique shrine commemorating a Muslim princess who became an ardent devotee of Lord Ranganatha.
Azhwar Sannithis
ஆழ்வார் சன்னதிகள்
Andal (Nachiyar)
ஆண்டாள் (நாச்சியார்)
The 7th Azhwar and only female among the 12, who merged with Lord Ranganatha at this temple.
Thirumangai Azhwar
திருமங்கையாழ்வார்
The warrior-saint who built the temple's golden vimana and composed Periya Thirumozhi. The 4th prakaram is named after him.
Acharya Sannithis
ஆச்சார்ய சன்னதிகள்
Sacred Tanks (Theerthams)
புனித தீர்த்தங்கள்
Chandrapushkarini
சந்திரபுஷ்கரிணி
The primary sacred tank of Srirangam, where Theerthavari (holy bath) is performed during all major festivals.
Surya Pushkarini
சூர்ய புஷ்கரணி
Sacred tank dedicated to Surya (Sun God), located near the Garudalwar sannidhi.
Vakula Theertham
வகுள தீர்த்தம்
Ancient sacred tank named after the Vakula tree, located in the outer prakaram.
Then Tirukaveri (South Kaveri)
தென் திருக்காவிரி
The southern ghat of River Kaveri where devotees take holy bath before temple darshan.
Vada Tirukaveri (North Kaveri)
வட திருக்காவிரி
The northern ghat at Kollidam river, associated with Thirumangai Azhwar.
Other Important Sannithis
பிற முக்கிய சன்னதிகள்
Sri Chakrathazhwar (Sudarsana)
ஸ்ரீ சக்கரத்தாழ்வார்
The personified form of Lord Vishnu's Sudarsana Chakra, worshipped for relief from planetary afflictions.
Sri Garudalwar
ஸ்ரீ கருடாழ்வார்
One of the tallest Garuda sculptures in South India, standing at 14 feet facing the main sanctum.
Sri Dhanvantri
ஸ்ரீ தன்வந்திரி
The only Dhanvantri shrine in a major Vaishnavite temple. Devotees pray for health and healing.
Source: HRCE Devasthanam Booklet 2026-27 | More shrines will be added