Importance of Srirangam Temple

• Srirangam is the foremost Divya Desam which is considered the resting place for Lord Vishnu.
• Alwars have sung the praise of Lord Ranganatha elegantly.
• It is Swayam Vyaktha Kshetra (Self-Manifested).
• Here Lord reclines on a huge Adi Sesha (Serpent). The idol was first given by Lord Vishnu to Lord Brahma, then to the Ikshvaku dynasty, and finally to Vibheeshana by Lord Rama himself.
• Lord Ranganatha wished to reside on the banks of River Kaveri and Kollidam.
• Ekanta Seva is unique in Srirangam, especially during Ira Pathu Seva.
• This practice was started by Ramanuja. Sri Ramanujacharya served this temple for many years.
• The unique playing of Veena is soothing to hear.
• Adi Sankaracharya visited this temple. Many hymns highlight the beauty of the Sri Rangam temple.
• The greenery in this temple is considered to be equivalent to Sri Vaikuntam which made Lord rest happily in this place.
• Many songs question the Lord why he is reclining; is it because he walked with Sita Devi in the forest or he had danced on snake Kaliya or walked to get three steps of land from Mahabali
• The beauty of the Lord is to the fullest when the Lord is in reclining posture as seen in Sri Rangam.