Srirangapatna is also known as Srirangapatnam. Srirangapatna is an egg-shaped island formed by the two subdivisions of river Cauvery. It is located in the district of Mandya. The whole of the town is surrounded by the River Kaveri and gives a look of an island. The town has historic, cultural and religious importance. History says that Lord Buddha visited and remained on one of the islands near Srirangapatnam.
The town got its name from the celebtated Ranganathaswamy temple. This temple dominates the town which is the reason that Srirangapattana is one of the most important Vaishnavite centers of South India. In the 9th century the temple was built by the rulers of the Ganga dynasty.
Srirangapatna is a historical town that was founded by the rulers of the Ganga dynasty way back in the 9th century. The city came to limelight during the rule of the Vijayanagara Empire where it enjoyed an erstwhile status. The downfall of the Vijayanagar Emprie marked the rise of the Woodeyar kings.
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The town got its name from the celebtated Ranganathaswamy temple. This temple dominates the town which is the reason that Srirangapattana is one of the most important Vaishnavite centers of South India. In the 9th century the temple was built by the rulers of the Ganga dynasty.
Srirangapatna is a historical town that was founded by the rulers of the Ganga dynasty way back in the 9th century. The city came to limelight during the rule of the Vijayanagara Empire where it enjoyed an erstwhile status. The downfall of the Vijayanagar Emprie marked the rise of the Woodeyar kings.
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