Rameshwaram temple is on the Pamban island off mainland India in the Bay of Bengal, connected to Tamilnadu by Pamban bridge. The temple is well known for its magnificent corridors and massive sculptured pillars. The third corridor in the temple is the largest in the world. This temple and the town are known as The Corridor of Faith.
According to legend, this is from where Lord Rama built a bridge across the sea to Lanka to rescue his consort, Sita, from her abductor Ravana. There is a temple named Ramanathaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva in the town. This temple is closely associated with Lord Rama.
This temple and the town are considered a holy pilgrimage site by both Shaivites and Vaishnavites. They are supposed to perform rites for their ancestor’s spiritual well-being. Every Brahmin, whether Shaivite or Vaishnavite, believes they must visit Kasi Vishwanath Temple and Rameswaram Temple at least once in their lifetime to give sacred oblations to their ancestors. Immersing the ashes of their dear ones in holy places like Rameswaram is part of this belief.
There are 22 Theerthas, or wells, in and around the main Rameswaram temple.
Rameswaram temple has an area of over a 15-acre land. There is a colossal Nandi statue in the temple. It is the seventh-largest Nandi statue in the world, measuring 12 feet by 9 feet. Lepakshi in Andhra Pradesh state has the most giant Nandi statue in the world. It is 27 feet in length and 15 feet in height.
If you want to know the timings and the charges for the Rameshwaram Temple Poojas, click the link in this sentence. Facilities at the temple premises are listed here.
Rameshwaram is also known as Rameswaram, Rameswaram, or Ramisseram.
How Do I Go to Rameshwaram Temple?
Train services and roads are available to Rameswaram. The nearest airport is Madurai. Rameshwaram temple is around 572 kilometers away from Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu state.
What are the Nearby Aquatic Places?
Pamban Island has beautiful beaches. Olaikuda Beach is famous for coral reefs and ocean reefs. You can go for Scuba diving here. Olaikuda Beach is at a distance of one kilometer from the Rameshwaram temple. Rameswaram is a fishing center with many varieties of fish available.
Greater Flamingo Sanctuary at Dhanushkodi is close to Rameswaram.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial on the island town. The inauguration of this national monument was on the 27th of July, 2017.