Photo 1 / 4Entrance gopuram under blue sky. Photo: Sharvarism, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Srirangapatna Ranganathaswamy Temple
About the Temple
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple stands on Srirangapatna, an island in the Kaveri river near Mysuru. Its main image shows Vishnu reclining on the serpent Adishesha, and as the first of the Pancharanga shrines going downstream the deity is called Adi Ranga. An inscription dates the temple to the late ninth century, with later Hoysala and Vijayanagara additions.
Why visit
- See the reclining Ranganatha, the first of the five Ranga shrines on the Kaveri.
- Combine darshan with the fort, palace and river sights of Srirangapatna.
Temple Timings
- Morning
- 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM
- Evening
- 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Official source, checked 23 Oct 2026 · Source
Karnataka Tourism lists these hours for all days, but its own FAQ gives 14:00 and 20:00 as closing times. Confirm before you travel. Brahmotsava and other Vaishnava festivals draw very large crowds.
Before You Go
- Time to allow
45 minutes to 1.5 hours inside the temple. This is a planning allowance, not a queue time; festival days take longer.
- Dress
Modest dress is expected. Men can wear a shirt with trousers or a dhoti; women can wear a sari, half-sari or salwar.
Official source, checked 23 Oct 2026 · Source
- Phones
A phone rule for the temple was not confirmed; ask at the entrance.
Not confirmed: check with the temple before you go
- Access
Step counts and wheelchair routes were not confirmed. Ask temple staff about the easiest entrance.
Not confirmed: check with the temple before you go
- Photography
Check with staff before photographing inside the sanctum.
Official source, checked 23 Oct 2026 · Source
Highlights
- Reclining Ranganatha
The main image shows Vishnu reclining on the serpent Adishesha with Lakshmi at his feet.
- Adi Ranga of the Pancharanga
As the first of the five Ranganatha shrines on the Kaveri counting downstream, the deity is called Adi Ranga. Some pilgrims pair it with Shivanasamudra and Srirangam.
- Ninth-century origins
An inscription cited by the Archaeological Survey of India dates the temple to 894 CE, under a Western Ganga vassal.
- Hoysala pillars
Lathe-turned pillars in the inner hall are a Hoysala addition; the entrance tower shows Vijayanagara features.
Sources: karnatakatourism.org, en.wikipedia.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
How to reach Srirangapatna Ranganathaswamy Temple
- By air: Mysore Airport (Mandakalli) (MYQ) · about 22 km
- By train: Mysuru Junction (MYS) · about 13 km
- By road: Srirangapatna lies on the Bengaluru-Mysuru route, about 15 km from Mysuru and about 125 km from Bengaluru. It has a small station, but most trains stop at Mysuru.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, karnatakatourism.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
Nearby Places
- Daria Daulat BaghTipu Sultan's teak summer palace of 1784.1.9 km away
- GumbazThe mausoleum Tipu Sultan built for his parents, where he is also buried.4.1 km away
- Ranganathittu Bird SanctuaryA Ramsar-listed wetland of Kaveri islets.3 km by road
- Mysore PalaceThe Wadiyar royal palace in central Mysuru, lit up during Dasara.14 km away
Sources: wikidata.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, wikidata.org · checked 22 Oct 2026
Questions Visitors Ask
Can I take my phone inside Srirangapatna Ranganathaswamy Temple?
A phone rule for the temple was not confirmed; ask at the entrance.
Why is the Srirangapatna deity called Adi Ranga?
Srirangapatna is the first of the Pancharanga shrines of Ranganatha along the Kaveri, counting downstream, so its deity is known as Adi Ranga, the first Ranga.
What are the Srirangapatna temple timings?
Karnataka Tourism lists 07:00 to 13:30 and 16:00 to 20:30 every day, though its FAQ gives slightly earlier closing times. Check before you go.
Is there an entry fee at Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna?
No. Karnataka Tourism lists entry as free.
What should I wear to the Srirangapatna temple?
Dress modestly. Men can wear a shirt with trousers or a dhoti, and women a sari, half-sari or salwar.