History

Sri Rangji Mandir is dedicated to Lord Sri Goda-Rangamannar. Goda or Andal as she is popularly known in South India was a famous 8th century Vaishnava saint who had composed “Tiruppuvai” which centers around her love for her beloved Lord Krishna and his leela bhoomi Vrindavan. In this temple, Lord Vishnu is in his sheshashayi pose and resting on the large coils of the sacred Sesha Naga. Every year, thousands of devotees visit this temple especially on the month of Chait (March-April) in which a massive festival ‘Brahmotsav’ celebration took place every year and this festival is also called “Rath ka Mela” and lasts for 10 days.