Thayar Shrine 5th Prakaram
Sri Ranganachiyar (Thayar)
ஸ்ரீரங்கநாச்சியார் (தாயார்) • श्री रंगनाच्चियार (थायार)
Goddess Ranganayaki (Lakshmi)
Location
Akalankan Tiruchutru (5th Prakaram), North side
Significance
The divine consort of Lord Ranganatha, housed in a separate sannidhi with her own Vimanam.
About Sri Ranganachiyar (Thayar)
Sri Ranganachiyar is the Thayar (goddess) of Srirangam temple. Her sannidhi is located in the northern part of Akalankan Tiruchutru. The vigraha is made from Vilva (Bilva) wood, which is sacred to the goddess. She has her own Unjal (swing) Mandapam and Vasantha Mandapam.
Key Highlights
- ✦ Vigraha made from sacred Vilva wood
- ✦ Separate Unjal Mandapam for swing festival
- ✦ Vasantha Mandapam on the west side
- ✦ Annual Puratasi (Sep-Oct) Brahmotsavam
- ✦ Installed around 48 years ago with proper Aradhanangal
Special Days & Festivals
Puratasi Brahmotsavam Thai Fridays Panguni Uthiram Serthi
Related Shrines
Source: HRCE Devasthanam Booklet 2026-27