One of the oldest temples for Lord Ranganatha dating back to Kretha Yugam Gigantic Ranganatha is bigger than the Lord at Srirangam.

It is located about 60kms of Villupuram on the banks of the now South Pennai river is Adhi Thiruvarangam, an almost unknown and yet, one of the oldest temples for the Lord Ranganatha. This temple dates back to the first Yugam (Kretha Yugam) and the first Avathaaram (Matsya Avathaaram). Hence, this Kshetram is referred to as ‘Adhi’ Rangam.