Periya Kovil
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Periya Kovil is a major Hindu temple complex in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, renowned as one of the largest functioning temple complexes in the world and a foremost center of Sri Vaishnavism.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu temple complex
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Temple town complex ⓘ Vaishnavite temple ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
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Srirangam Temple NERFINISHED ⓘ Thiruvarangam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Dravidian architecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Alvars
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Ramanuja NERFINISHED ⓘ Sri Vaishnava acharyas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Ranganatha NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| deity |
Lakshmi
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Ranganatha NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| district | Tiruchirappalli district NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| features |
Gopurams
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Mandapas ⓘ Multiple concentric enclosures (prakaras) ⓘ Sanctum sanctorum for Ranganatha ⓘ Temple tanks ⓘ |
| festival |
Brahmotsavam
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Vaikunta Ekadasi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| governingBody | Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Tamil Nadu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasTempleTown | Srirangam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | Important heritage and archaeological site in Tamil Nadu ⓘ |
| importance |
Foremost center of Sri Vaishnavism
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One of the largest functioning Hindu temple complexes in the world ⓘ |
| languageOfLiturgicalTexts |
Sanskrit
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Tamil ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
India
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Srirangam NERFINISHED ⓘ Tamil Nadu ⓘ Tiruchirappalli district NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainShrineOrientation | South-facing Ranganatha deity ⓘ |
| notableFor |
Continuous active worship
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Large number of shrines and enclosures ⓘ Role in Sri Vaishnava theology and practice ⓘ |
| pilgrimage | Major Vaishnavite pilgrimage center ⓘ |
| positionInCauvery | Located on an island formed by the Kaveri River and Kollidam River ⓘ |
| primarySect | Vaishnavism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| region | South India ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| state | Tamil Nadu ⓘ |
| tradition | Sri Vaishnavism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| worshipTradition | Pancharatra Agama NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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