Ranganathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a form of the Hindu god Vishnu. The temple is located in the city of Srirangam, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is considered one of the most important Vishnu temples in South India, and it is one of the 108 Divya Desams, the holiest Vishnu temples according to the Tamil hymns of the Alwars.The temple complex is massive and covers an area of 156 acres, making it one of the largest temple complexes in India. It is enclosed by seven concentric walls, and it features 21 gopurams, or towers, the tallest of which is 73 meters high. The temple also has a number of mandapams, or halls, and several shrines dedicated to various deities.The main attraction of the temple is the Ranganatha deity, which is a massive statue of Lord Vishnu in a reclining position. The statue is made of 12.5 tons of gold and it is considered one of the largest in the world. The temple also has a number of other deities, including those of Ranganayaki, Rama, and Krishna.
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