🕉️ Temple Overview
Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple is the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world and the first among 108 Divya Desams. The temple strictly follows Drik Ganita with Lahiri Ayanamsha for all calculations. Vaikunta Ekadashi is calculated using sunrise Ekadashi - wrong Ekadashi means the vrata is invalid per tradition.
📅 Panchangam & Astrological Importance
Dominant Nakshatra
Shravana (Thiruvonam)
Associated Planet
Moon (Chandra)
Element
Water
Temple Type
108 Divya Desams (First)
⚡ Why Panchangam Matters:
The temple strictly follows Drik Ganita with Lahiri Ayanamsha. Vaikunta Ekadashi is calculated using sunrise Ekadashi - in Vaishnava tradition, wrong Ekadashi means the vrata is invalid. This makes accurate Panchangam absolutely critical.
✅ Best Days to Visit
Ekadashi
Vaikunta Ekadashi
Thiruvonam Nakshatra
🎉 Major Festivals (with Panchangam Logic)
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Vaikunta Ekadashi📅 December-JanuaryCalculated using sunrise Ekadashi. The Paramapada Vasal (gateway to heaven) opens only on this day. Millions visit.Tithi-based
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Pagal Pathu / Ra Pathu📅 December-January20-day Margazhi festival. 10 days of day celebrations followed by 10 nights of celebrations.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Ekadashi timing critical at Srirangam?
In Vaishnava tradition, fasting on the wrong Ekadashi (using midnight calculations) makes the vrata invalid. Srirangam uses sunrise-based Ekadashi following Drik Ganita with Lahiri Ayanamsha.
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