Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple-Srirangapatna Ranganatha Swamy Temple is one of the largest temples in the state and is of great local importance (the name Srirangapatnam is derived from it's Deity) . An inscription dated 894 A.D reveals that a Ganga Chiefian by name Thirumalaiah was the founder of the temple of Sri Ranganatha. Later, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara, Mysore Wodeyars and Haider Ali Enlarged it. The presiding deity is the colossal image of Ranganatha reclining on Adishesha. The inner most part of the temple was constructed by the Hoysalas of which several granite pillars at Sukaneshi are impressively designed shallow domes. The Novaranga which has round bell shaped pillars, and Mahadwara (Gopura) was built in the style of Vijaynagara. Two pillars depicting Vishnu in 24 forms with their names arranged are noteworthy. Lakshminarsimha, Gangadhara and Jaina temple are other important temples of this place. -Decription courtesy Archeological Survey of India