LOCATION OF THE PLACE

ABOUT THE PLACE -

The place is located next to Thiruchchirapalli (TRICHY) on the banks of Kaveri River in Tamilnadu, India. There are air, rail and road links from Chennai, which is internationally connected. River KAVERI starts in Karnataka and travels to Meetur dam. At this point the river splits into two channels, Kollidam and Kaveri. The channels are again merged into a single river after a little distance. This makes SRIRANGAM an island within Kaveri. Some believe this was artificially developed island by Chola Kings. One can see the temple towers from long distances. The periya koil gopuram, the sight itself fills you with immense joy and divine spell.

To reach the place one can take a 45-minute flight from Chennai to TRICHY and ask for SRI RANGAM by taxi. Alternately take any train from Chennai Egmore railway station. Many trains stop at Srirangam. There are about 8-10 trains every day. It takes 6 hours by train from Chennai Egmore. There are also many state transport buses plying from Koyambedu bus station of Chennai. It takes 8 hours to reach the place by bus. Many important towns of Tamilnadu are well connected to TRICHY.

Where to stay at SRIRANGAM: There are many choultrys, and also hotels. People are very nice here and cooperative. Generally rooms will be available, except during days of VAIKUNTHA EKADASHI (one month) during mid December to mid January every year.