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My Trip to Srirangam and beyond

  Srirangam is a river island in Tamil Nadu, famous for its Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, the largest temple complex in India, and the biggest functioning Hindu temple in the world. It is also one of the 108 Divya Desams, sacred places for Vaishnavites. I had always wanted to visit this holy place and experience its rich heritage and culture. So, when I got a chance to go there with my friends, I was overjoyed. We reached Srirangam by a KSRTC Airavat bus from Bengaluru. We checked into Hotel Hayagriv, a comfortable hotel near the temple. After freshening up, we headed to ISKCON Srirangam, a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. We had a delicious lunch there and enjoyed the serene atmosphere. Next, we visited Kaatazhagiya Narasimha temple, a small but ancient shrine of Lord Narasimha, the half-man half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu. We were amazed by the intricate carvings and sculptures on the walls and pillars. We also saw the Dashavathar temple, another old temple that depicts