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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple - Deity's Serpent
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple - Deity's Serpent

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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple - Deity's Serpent
Issue Date
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17 January 1981
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25
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Srirangam (formerly Vellithirumutha gramam and Thiruvarangam in Tamil) is an island and a part of the city of Tiruchirapalli, in South India. Srirangam is bounded by the Kaveri River on one side, and the Kaveri distributary Kollidam on the other side. Srirangam is famous for its Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus (especially Srivaishnavites) and the largest temple complex in India. It is also considered the first, foremost and the most important of the 108 main Vishnu temples (Divyadesams). This temple is also known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati, Periyakoil, Bhoologa Vaikundam, Bhogamandabam. Lord Ranganatha exhibits himself in the laying posture - Anantha Sayanam in Serpent bed. The cancellation depicts Serpent bed.

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Cancellation Date - 17-1-1981 & 4-10-2013

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