Ranganathaswamy Temple

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:temples
gptkbp:architectural_style Dravidian architecture
gptkbp:artwork intricate sculptures
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Vaishnavism
Alvars
gptkbp:coordinates 10.9626° N, 78.7061° E
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in Tamil literature
gptkbp:dedicated_to Lord Ranganatha
gptkbp:famous_event gptkb:Panguni_Uthiram
gptkb:Vaikunta_Ekadasi
gptkbp:features gopurams
seven concentric walls
gptkbp:founded_in 12th century
gptkbp:has_lore Ranganatha
gptkbp:has_tradition daily rituals and offerings
gptkbp:historical_figures gptkb:Nammazhwar
gptkb:Thirumangai_Alvar
gptkb:Periyalvar
Andal
gptkbp:historical_significance important pilgrimage site
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ranganathaswamy Temple
gptkbp:influence influenced temple architecture in South India
gptkbp:location gptkb:Srirangam
gptkbp:renovation multiple renovations over centuries
gptkbp:sacred_text gptkb:Tiruvaymoli
gptkbp:significance one of the largest functioning Hindu temples in the world
gptkbp:temple gptkb:Srirangam_Temple_Complex
available for visitors
site of many historical events
managed by a board of trustees
photography allowed in certain areas
security measures in place
beautifully landscaped gardens
devotees from all over India
associated with the Pandya dynasty
celebrated with grandeur
associated with the Chola dynasty
famous for its architecture
over a thousand years old
accessible to all devotees
famous for its murals
associated with the Vijayanagara Empire
HR & CE Department of Tamil Nadu
complex and ornate
famous for its bronze sculptures
famous for its frescoes
famous for its stone carvings
multiple shrines within the complex
gptkbp:temple_dress_code traditional attire recommended
gptkbp:temple_height approximately 72 meters
gptkbp:temple_pillars carved pillars
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site yes
gptkbp:visitors millions annually
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kingdom_of_Mysore
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5