- The Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Ranganatha, a reclining form of Vishnu. - It is considered one of the most important shrines in the Sri Vaishnava tradition (a denomination of Vaishnavism) and is the first among the 108 Divya Desams (holy abodes of Vishnu).
Which one among the following is a temple of the Vaishnavite tradition ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2021 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Vijayanagara Empire)
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Answer: A. Srirangam
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