Description:
The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is at Sri Rangam Island, in the middle of the Cauvery River. This temple was built by various dynasties including the cheras, Pandyas, Cholas, Hoysalas and the Vijayanagar Empire between 13th and 18th centuries. It covers an area of 2.5 sq. km and the main temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple with seven concentric walls and 22 Gopurams has a north to south orientation. Sri Rangam Island is also known as a centre for religious philosophy and learning. The great Vaishnava acharya Ramanuja taught and wrote in the Srirangam School during the 11th century.
