Work on the renovation of major shrines, gopurams and the Rajagopuram has been in full swing for the second phase of ‘samprokshanam’ of Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.
In the first phase, all sub-shrines were renovated and “samprokshanam” was performed on September 9.
Sources said work on the renovation would be completed by the end of October. The date for samprokshnam was yet to be announced.
The shrines which will be consecrated during the second phase, included the shrines of presiding deities — Sri Ranganatha Swamy and Sri Ranganayaki, Sri Garudar, Sri Ramanuja, and Sri Chakkarathazhwar.
Water washing of the walls around the “prakaram” have been taken up in full swing. The “Rajamahendran tiruchutru” is being given a facelift through water wash. The water wash aimed at restoring the original grandeur of the pillars and stones, said an official source.
Sources said that this was the first time that due attention had been accorded for water washing of the walls. As a large amount of soot and dust had got deposited on the walls, due attention was being paid to clear it.
Arrangements had been made for devotees for worshipping Namperumal at the “yagasalai” near the sanctum sanctorum as the presiding deity is not open for “darshan” now. Painting of the images on the Rajagopuram, Sri Renga Renga gopuram (Nanmukha gopuram), Vellai gopuram, Sri Thaayaar gopuram, Aryabhatal vassal gopuram, Nazhikettan gopuram had been completed.
The date for samprokshanam yet to be announced
