About Sai Kiran
Sai Kiran is a historical and temple heritage researcher, pilgrimage enthusiast and independent writer focused on documenting South Indian temples.
His work aims to help visitors understand the history, traditions, architecture and practical pilgrimage experience of these temples, and to make reliable information about them easier for pilgrims and researchers to find.
Areas of focus
- South Indian temple history
- Temple architecture
- Pilgrimage traditions
- Heritage documentation
- Visitor information
Editorial responsibilities
Sai Kiran is the author of this website and is responsible for what it publishes: choosing topics, checking facts against sources, deciding how traditional accounts are labelled, and correcting errors when readers report them.
Research approach
Information on this website is researched against official, historical and scholarly sources wherever they are available. Official sources such as the HR&CE Department's temple portal take priority for anything practical or time-sensitive, such as timings. Historical claims are separated from temple tradition and devotional belief, and each major page lists the sources it relies on. AI-assisted tools are used for drafting and development support, but are never treated as a source of facts. The full method is set out in the editorial policy and on the sources and methodology page.
Writing on this website
Articles
- One day in Srirangam: an itinerary built around darshan timesPublished 26 September 2026.
- Ramanuja and SrirangamPublished 26 September 2026.
- The Srirangam festival calendarPublished 26 September 2026.
- Why Srirangam is the first of the 108 Divya DesamsPublished 26 September 2026.
- The Srirangam Rajagopuram: a tower centuries in the makingPublished 26 September 2026.
- Vaikunta Ekadasi at Srirangam: a guide for visitorsPublished 26 September 2026.
Guide pages
- About UsWho runs this independent Srirangam temple guide, why it exists, how it is researched, how AI is used, and an overview of the temple, its deities and prakarams.
- ContactSend corrections, source suggestions or feedback to the Srirangam Temple Guide, and find the official HR&CE contact details for the temple office.
- Daily RitualsHow worship at Srirangam follows the day: official open and closed periods, the Pancharatra tradition, the sudhai image, Araiyar Sevai and processions.
- Darshan & PoojaHow darshan works at Srirangam: where devotees worship the Lord, the shrines listed by HR&CE, archanai, sevas, etiquette, and where to check bookings and fees.
- FacilitiesFacilities at Srirangam temple confirmed by the official HR&CE portal, such as accommodation, annadhanam and the cloak room, and what to confirm on arrival.
- HistorySrirangam temple history, with legend and record kept apart: the Ranga Vimanam tradition, the Alwars, royal patrons, Ramanuja, invasions and the Rajagopuram.
- Plan Your VisitPlan a Srirangam temple visit: official distances from Trichy airport and stations, where to stay, what to wear and a route through the seven prakarams.
- Temple TimingsSrirangam Ranganathaswamy temple darshan hours from the official HR&CE schedule, the current notice that changes them, closure times and planning tips.
Contact
To suggest a correction or a source, use the contact page or email contact@srirangamtemple.net.