Visit to Srirangpatanam as on 17-Jun-2016

Srirangapatna one of the most important Vaishnavite centers of pilgrimage in South India. The temple was built by the Ganga dynasty rulers of the area in the 9th century; the structure was strengthened and improved upon architecturally some three centuries later.

Srirangapatna became the de facto capital of Mysore under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.  Various monuments that dot the town, such as Tipu Sultan's palaces, the Darya Daulat and the Jumma Masjid(Friday congregational mosque), date from this period.

Main Gate of Daria Daulat Bagh

Daria_Daulat_Bagh, Sriranpatanam (literally 'Garden of the Sea of Wealth') is set amidst beautiful gardens called Daria Daulat Bagh. Dariya Daulat Palace (Summer Palace) was built in 1784 in this garden and mostly made out of teak-wood. The palace is built in the Indo-Saracenic style in mostly made of teakwood. 

Sadhana and Mami Naegotiating rains

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam The Ranganthaswamy temple (usually referred to as "Sri Ranganathaswamy") in Srirangapatna, is dedicated to the Hindu god Ranganatha (a manifestation of the god Vishnu). It is one of the five important pilgrimage sites of Sri Vaishnavism along the river Kaveri for devotees of Ranganatha. These five sacred sites are together known as Pancharanga Kshetrams in Southern India.

Triveni Sangamam, Srirangapatanam is the confluence of 3 holy rivers Kaveri, Lokapavani & Hemavati. Enjoyed the cruise in the tokari ( a circular boat made of bamboo kanes).

 The place is scenic but some what in isolation. A small temple and afew fishermen to take you round in the rivers are around over there. NOt very clean place near the temple.