Rameshwaram – Place to See
Rameshwaram Place to See
Here are the top 22 tourist attractions to see in Rameshwaram
Rameshwaram Temple
A perfect blend of mind-boggling architecture and spiritual significance, Rameshwaram Temple, also known as Ramanathaswamy Temple of Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It also boasts of being one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples of India. Not just spiritually, Rameshwaram Temple is appealing architecturally also. With the longest corridor of the world and immaculate carvings on pillars, it is definitely a treat for your eyes.
The lingam in the Rameshwaram Temple was installed by Lord Rama but, the construction was led by several rulers over the centuries. Inside the temple, there are two lingams- Ramalingam and Shivalingam. The latter is still worshipped first to preserve the words of Lord Rama. The twenty-two holy water bodies of the Ramanathaswamy Temple come to the rescue of people living a life full of regrets and those who want to absolve their sins. To attain salvation, devotees flock here to worship Lord Shiv and take dips in sacred water. The sanctity of the temple reaches deep within a person and thus, makes him pure and free. Your soul will calm down as the darshan of Lord Shiva brings light to darkest parts lying in you. Besides daily Abhishkams and poojas performed with great zeal, there are absorbing festivals worth witnessing. When in search of paradise on earth, just head out to Rameshwaram Temple.
Dhanushkodi Tourism
Dhanushkodi is a small, sparsely populated beach town on the coast of Tamil Nadu. In the 1964, Dhanushkodi was hit by one of the worst storms India has ever seen. Ever since then, Tamil Nadu has rebuilt this town to become one of the most unique and unusual beach towns of India.
This small town redefines the term isolated. Cut off from the rest of the world, this town seems untouched by time. While the rest of India is vying to get ahead in the race for prosperity, this town seems frozen in history, reflecting it grandeur and beauty.
Glass Boat Ride at Pamban Bridge
Glass boat ride at Pamban Bridge, Rameshwaram Overview
With exotic fishes and marvelous corals to see, the glass boat ride at Pamban Bridge is a must do.
Agnitheertham
One of the 64 sacred baths in Rameshwaram, the Agnitheertham is one of the most important theertham and receives a large number of tourists each day. Located on the beach side of Sri Ramanathaswamy temple, Agnitheertham is the only theertham sited outside the temple complex.
In the Sanskrit language, the word agni means fire; while the word theertham means holy water. Agnitheertham has been mentioned several times in the ancient texts and mythological legends as a pilgrimage of significant importance among the Hindus. The devotees visiting the theertham offer their prayers to the deity and atone their sins by taking a dip in the holy waters.
Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge
It is the longest bridge in southern India. It connects Rameswaram Island to the main land. It’s constructed over the bay. It is 7 km away from Rameshwaram and is also called the Pamban Bridge as it is located beside Pamban, the sacred place where Rama could quench the thirst of Sita by throwing an arrow in the place where they could actually retrieve cool water.
The construction of this bridge has left many engineers wondering as it stands tall and strong even today. The ships too can pass under the bridge and hence it is most convenient means of commutation.
The Five-faced Hanuman Temple
Five-faced Hanuman temple is the most renowned temple in Rameshwara. It has mythological evidence where Hanuman showed his profile with five faces. He is reckoned to be embellished with senthooram at this particular place.
The statues of all Rama, Laxman, Sita and Hanuman are placed in the temple and all have been sacredly worshipedand revered to the apex. The actual soul of the Gods is supposed to have been put into the idols and this gives a very mystic feel to it. There is floating stone outside the temple which was used to create the bridge on the sea as prescribed by our Indian mythology.
Gandhamadhana Parvatham
Gandhamadhana Parvatham is the deity of several communities in southern India and the temple of Gandhamadhana is highly revered, renowned and worshiped in the southern India.
The temple is a massive two storey and Lord rama’s feet are imprinted on the chakra placed in the temple. Believers and pilgrims alike long to visit this holy place and offer their prayers to the feet of Lord ram.It is one of the most important places in regards of historic significance. Plenty other pilgrim spots surround the Gandhamadhana Parvatham and one can visit these when on a pilgrimage.