Srirangapatna Overview

About the Srirangapatna

Srirangapatna is a popular island town, situated amid the Cauvery river in Karnataka state. This city is situated at a distance of 18 kilometers from Mysore. This town is popular for its architectural masterpieces of the Vijaynagar and Hoysala styles. This town is one of the most significant Vaishnavite centers of pilgrimage; the Ranganathaswamy temple. This temple is one of the best attractions in this town. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and it is one of the largest temples. You may consider this temple as one of the best places to visit in Srirangapatna. Once this city was the capital of Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali and it also stores several historical relevances.

Why the city is famous-

Besides the rich architecture, this town is also famous for its historical importance. Under the reign of Tipu Sultan, this city was the capital of Mysore. Moreover, this place is famous for its scenic beauty particularly for the spectacular waterfalls situated in this town. The entire city of Srirangapatna has an atmosphere of spiritual vibe and serenity around it. The monuments of this town have been nominated as a UNESCO world heritage site. This city is full of historical and religious importance such as tombs, palaces, temples, and military warehouses. 

History of Srirangapatna- 

In the 9th century, the island town of Srirangapatna was discovered by the Ganga dynasty. During the Vijaynagar Empire, this town became very famous for its royalty. During that particular era, this city was used as a seat to oversee the neighboring kingdoms. After a few years, the Wodeyar Kings got the rule over this town by making the downfall of the Vijaynagar Empire. From the year of 1610, the town was declared as the capital of Mysore. Later the Wodeyar rulers were defeated by Hyder Ali and they claimed the throne of Srirangapatna. For a short period, this town also was considered as the de facto capital under the ruling of Tipu Sultan. In 1799, when the battle of Srirangapatna happened, Tipu Sultan was killed inside the fort. For all these historical significance this town is very popular among tourists. 

Srirangapatna Temple- 

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is known as the Srirangapatna Temple. This beautifully carved temple is located in the town of Srirangapatna and one of the best places to visit in Srirangapatna. This famous temple is devoted to Lord Ranganatha who is considered as an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The complex of the temple gets brightened when the sun rises and the temple surrounding becomes so divine. You can’t miss this scene when you visit the town. At this temple, you can notice the beautiful carvings on the gopuram before entering the temple premises. The temple complex is surrounded by the beautiful River Kaveri that adds more beauty to this temple. At the ghats of the river Kaveri, you can take a dip before entering the auspicious temple complex. 

According to Hinduism, the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangapatna is considered as one of the most sacred and significant temples devoted to Lord Ranganath. This temple has a very high religious significance in Hinduism. The main deity of this temple is Adi Ranga. There is a significant history linked to the Srirangapatna temple. Mainly for this historical significance, devotees visit this temple from all across the world. This temple comes under the Archaeological Survey of India and it is also considered as a monument of National Importance. 

On some religious days, devotees have to wait a lot to visit the deity of the Srirangapatna temple. In the premises of this temple, you can see an inscription that indicates that the temple was sanctified for the first time in around 984 AD. You also will notice an impressive tower at the main entrance of this temple and also beautiful carvings on the entire structure of this temple. For the exceptional architectural beauty, this temple is considered as one of the best places to visit in Srirangapatna. 

Srirangapatna Places-

Srirangapatna has great historical significance and this town is very popular among tourists. There are several surrounding places to visit in Srirangapatna. The surrounding places include; 

1. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
2. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
3. Gumbaz
4. Dariya Daulat Baug
5. Balmuri Falls
6. Kere Thonnur
7. Sangam
8. Karighatta temple
9. Srirangapatnam Fort
10. Dodda Ghosai Ghat
11. Mahadevpura
12. Nimishambha Temple
13. Captain Bailey’s Dungeon
14. The Obelisk
15. Jama Masjid. 

What is the best time to visit Srirangapatna-

If you are planning to visit this place, you can choose winter to plan your trip. You may consider the months of October to March as ideal to visit the beautiful town and surrounding beauties of this town. In summers you may suffer from heavy rainfall, hence it is recommended not to visit the town of Srirangapatna in summer. 

How to reach Srirangapatna-

The town of Srirangapatna is well connected to the rest of India by road and rail. Also, you will get regular bus and rail services to reach this town. Apart from road and rail, you can reach Srirangapatna also by air.