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Graha
First Divya Desam (First Divya Desam)
Deity
Sri Ranganathar
Goddess
Ranganayaki Thayar
Timings
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:15 PM – 9:00 PM
Best time
Vaikunta Ekadasi (Dec–Jan)
District
Tiruchirappalli
Address
Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620006
History
The largest functioning Hindu temple complex in the world, with seven concentric walls and 21 gopurams around the reclining Ranganathar.
Significance
Foremost of the 108 Divya Desams — worship is for surrender, family welfare and freedom from fear.
Pariharam
Pass through the Paramapada Vasal on Vaikunta Ekadasi and offer tulsi garlands to Thayar.
Festivals
Vaikunta Ekadasi
December – January · 21-day Adhyayana Utsavam
Chithirai Brahmotsavam
April – May · Grand chariot procession
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