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Ranganatha (Srirangam)

रङ्गनाथ
Also known as: Raṅganātha, Srirangam Perumal, Araṅgar

About

The presiding deity of the Srirangam Temple in Tamil Nadu, the largest functioning temple complex in the world. The reclining form of Vishnu on Adishesha. Central deity of Sri Vaishnavism. Represents cosmic rest, yoga nidra, and supreme consciousness.

Attributes

Cosmic restYoga nidraSrirangamSri VaishnavaDivya Desam

Symbols

AdisheshaLakshmi at feetBrahma from navelSeven walls
Consort
Lakshmi (Ranganayaki)
Vahana (Mount)
Adishesha

Associated Mantras

Om Raṅganāthāya Namaḥ
Ranganatha Stotram
Divya Prabandham

Festivals

Vaikuntha EkadashiRatha SaptamiPanguni Uttiram

Scriptures

Divya PrabandhamPuranas

Regions Worshipped

SrirangamTamil NaduSouth India

Iconography

Reclining on Adishesha. Four arms: one supports head, others hold shankha, chakra, gada. Lakshmi at feet. Brahma emerges from navel lotus.