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Srirangam (formerly ''Vellithirumutha gramam'') and Thiruvarangam in Tamil is an island and a part of the city of Tiruchirapalli, in South India. Srirangam is bounded by the Kaveri River (also known as Cauvery river) on one side, and the Kaveri distributary Kollidam (Coleroon) on the other side. Srirangam is home to a significant population of Srivaishnavites (followers of Lord Vishnu the Preserver, one of the triumvirate of Hindu Gods the other two being Lord Siva, the Destroyer and Lord Brahma, the Creator). ==Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple== Srirangam is famous for its Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus (especially Srivaishnavites) and the largest temple complex in India. According to the temple's website, Srirangam can be considered the biggest functioning Hindu temple in the world, as it covers an area of about with a perimeter of 4 km (10,710 ft).〔(Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple website )〕 Angkor Wat is bigger but non-functioning. Srirangam among a few "self-manifested" shrines (Swayam Vyakta Kshetras) of Lord Vishnu. The temple is enormous in size. The temple complex is in extent. It has seven prakaras or enclosures. These enclosures are formed by thick and huge rampart walls which run round the sanctum. There are 21 magnificent towers in all prakaras providing a unique sight to any visitor. The temple town lies on an islet formed by the twin rivers Cauvery and Coleroon. The Srirangam temple complex is composed of 7 concentric walled sections and 21 towers gopuram.〔India By Sarina Singh, Joe Bindloss, Paul Clammer, Janine Eberle〕 The ''gopuram'' of the temple is called the ''Rajagopuram'' and is 236 feet (72 m) tall, the tallest in Asia. The temple has seven prakaras (elevated enclosures) with gopurams articulating the axial path, the highest at the outermost prakara and the lowest at the innermost. In historic times, just after the construction of this temple, the city of Srirangam lived completely within the walls of this temple and hence is quoted as an example of Hindu religious utopia - during its peak of existence. The Srirangam temple is one of the three temples of the God Ranganatha that are situated in the natural islands formed in the Kaveri river. They are: *Adi Ranga: the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangapattana *Madhya Ranga: the Ranganathaswamy temple at Shivanasamudra *Antya Ranga: the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangam There is a gopuram fully made of gold, which is protected by electrical fence. Clothes such as Silk Sarees, Dhoti, Towels, etc.., used for religious purposes are auctioned here. Inside the temple compound, there is a separate temple for the goddess Andal. Additionally, there is a museum, a library and a bookshop. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Srirangam」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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