Places
To See
Sri. Ramanathaswamy Temple
Sri Ramanathaswamy temple which is situated near to the sea on the eastern side
of the island is renowned for its magnificient corridors with massive sculptured
pollars lining it . The corridor is the longest in the world. It is 197 metres
long ( East – West ) and 133 metres wide( South-North ). The temple has
storey tower ( Gopuram ), 38.4 high. The temple as it stands today was built
by different rulers at different periods from the 12th century AD . Pooja is
being performed to Spadikalingam ( Mani Dharshan ) which was given by the Saint
Sankarachrya to this temple, for an hour early morning daily.
Agni Theertham
Sri Ramanathaswamy temple faces east. The seashore, about 100 metres from the
main entrance of the temple, is very calm and therfore ideal for bathing.The
water at this place is considered sacred and known as ‘Agni Theertham’.
Pillgrims perform poojas for their ancestors at this seashore .
Gandamadana Parvatham ( Hillock 3 kms )
It is situated on the highest point in the island.Here, the imprint of Lord
Rama’s feet ( padham ), is placed on chakra,
Sukreevar Temple/ Theertham
Situated on the way to Gandamadana Parvatham near Doordarshan Kendra.
Satchi Hanuman Temple
Considered to be the place where Hanuman delivered the good news of finding
Sita to Rama with a Satchi ( evidence ), Chootamani ( jewel ) of Sita. Situated
3 kms from the main temple, on the way to Gandamadana Parvatham.
Badrakaliamman Temple
Temple for Devi Durga, situated 2 kms from the main temple on the way to Gandamadana
Parvatham.
Five Faced Hanuman Temple
Situated 2 kms from the main temple, the deity of Hanuman brought with sendooram.
Idols of Ram, Sita and Hanuman brought form Dhanushkodi during 1964 cyclone
was taken place here. Floating stone, used to built Sethu Bandanam ( Bridge
between India and Lanka ) in this temple was Worth seeing.
Jadayu Theertham
It is in the south side of Rameswaram when Ravana Kidnapped Sita , Jadayu (
King of Birds ) fought with Ravana to save Sita from him .But his wings cut
off and fell down in this place. There is a temple and a pond surrounded by
seven sand dunes at this place. The pond water is very tasty like a tender cocunut
and it is like a oasis in desert . Maamangam festival is being celebrated here,
once in 12 years, at this theertham.
Nambu Nayagi Amman Temple
It is a temple of high regard for the people of Ramnad District , situated at
8 kms from Rameswaram main temple on the way to Dhanushkodi.
Kodandaramar Temple ( 10 kms )
Kodandaramar Temple, on the way Dhanushkodi, is considered to be the place where
Sri Rama performed the cornation for Vibhishana, Younger brother of Demon King,
Ravana after he sought asylum . The idols of Rama with bow & arrow along
with Sita, Lakshmana, Vibhishana and Hanuman is worthseeing and delightful to
watch.
Dhanushkodi ( 18 kms )
The southern tip of the island, Dhanushkodi was completely washed away by the
1964 cyclone. Tourists can witness the remains of the devastated town . Sea
surfing can be done at the beach here.
Villoondi Theertham
This theertham is situated at 7 kms. from the main Temple of Rameswaram, on
the way to Pamban. According to Hindu Mithology, When Lord Rama and Sita went
in "Pusphak Veemana", on their from Lanka, Sita felt thirsty .There
is no way to get drinking water . At that time, Rama struck an arrow in the
sea . At once a spring came out from the sea like artesian which is very tasty
for drinking. There are three springs in the sea. There is also a temple for
Lord, Rama, named "Ekandha Ramar Temple'.
Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge ( 12 kms )
Also known as Pamban Bridge which connects the Rameswaram island with the main
land. It is the longest Sea bridge in India lengths nearly 2.2 kms and stands
as a fine examples for Indian architecture . The bridge was constructed with
sufficient elevation and a beautiful scenery of the sea, adjoining Islands and
parallel rail bridge below can be viewed from the bridge.
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