Tamilnadu Rameshwaram

Rameshwaram is an island situated in the gulf of manner at the very tip of the Indian peninsula. A very important pilgrim centre of the Indians.Rameshwaram is the place from where Lord

Rama, built a bridge across the sea to rescue his consort Sita, from her abductor, Ravana. This is also the place where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva to cleanse away the sin of killing Ravana. Both the Vaishnavites and Shaivites visit this pilgrimage which is known as the Varanasi the south.

Visiting Rameshwaram is significant for the Hindus as a pilgrimage to Benaras is incomplete without a Pilgrimage to Rameshwaram. The presiding deity is the LingaOf Sri Ranganatha, which happens to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India. Rameshwaram is also popularly referred to as the 'Benaras of the south'. In order to attain Moksha it is believed that the visit to Rameshwaram is mandatory.

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Most important places to Visit in Rameshwaram. / Sightseeing places in Rameshwaram

Which all places I can visit along with Rameshwaram  ?

Tour Itineraries along with Rameshwaram

Best time to visit Rameshwaram

How to reach Rameshwaram ?

Most important places to Visit in Rameshwaram. / Sightseeing places in Rameshwaram

The sightseeing options are quite a few considering the small size of this town.

The Ramanathaswami Temple

The Ramanathaswami Temple is about a hundred meters from the shore. It marks the place where Rama is said to have earned Shiva’s forgiveness for killing Ravana. The temple is huge with a 54meter high gopuram and a corridor that is 1220meters long, lined with 1200 huge granite pillars.

The Agni Teertham

The Agni Teertham is when devotees purify themselves in the seawater around. The temple complex has 22 wells, each of which is supposed to have different tasting water. GandamadhamParvatham is the highest point in the island. The hall has a wheel (chakra) which bears a footprint believed to be Rama’s.

Dhanushkodi

8km from Rameshwaram is the southern tip of the island called Dhanushkodi after Rama’s bow. The boulders around are believed to be from the bridge that Rama’s monkey army built to get across to the errant Ravana’s Lanka. Devastated by a cyclone in 1964, all that remains here is an ancient temple and its idols of figures from the epic.

The Kurusadai Islands

Rameshwaram is not only a pilgrimage. The Kurusadai Islands west of the Pamban Bridge are of great interest to marine biologists as is the entire area around here. The gulf has been declared a biosphere reserve. The coral reefs are beautiful and home to lots of sea-creatures. Boat rides to the islands can be arranged from Mandapam.

Tour Itineraries along with Rameshwaram

Chennai – Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Madurai - Chennai

Best time to visit Rameshwaram

The best time to visit Rameshwaram will be from October to April, when the weather is pleasant enough with temperature ranging from 17°C to 32°C for you to enjoy sightseeing and other outdoor activities here.

During the summer months, from March to June, you can experience moderately hot temperature with temperature varying a minimum of 25°C to a maximum of 38°C. Rameshwaram experiences an average temperature of 35°C.

However, avoid visiting in the rainy season between July and September, as it tends to get humid thus making it difficult to enjoy sightseeing or outdoor activities.

How to reach Rameshwaram ?

How to Reach Rameshwaram by Air

The nearest airport is at Madurai (167 km), which is linked to major cities in the country by domestic airlines.

How to Reach Rameshwaram by Rail

The railway station receives meter gauge trains from Coimbatore, Trichy, Madurai, Thanjavur and Chennai, which in turn are connected to the rest of the country. Rameswaram is well connected to all the main towns in Tamil Nadu by road as well.

How to Reach Rameshwaram by Bus

Chennai is quite a distance by road (666km); Madurai is the nearest big town (167 km). The Pamban Bridge connects Rameswaram to the mainland.