Rameswaram
“Holy Land” Rameswaram is one of the most important holy shrines in India. Related to the history of the Ramayana period. The Kasi pilgrimage, considered to be one of the most important religious duties of the Hindus, begins in Kashi and ends after visiting Ramanathaswamy at Rameswaram. Rameswaram is the only one of the four major revisions in the Indian subcontinent, namely Rameswaram, Dwarka, Puri and Badrinath. Rameswaram is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples, only eleven in the north and Rameswaram in the south are located.
Attractions in Rameswaram
Ramanathaswamy Temple
It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is also one of the twelve Jyothirlingas temples in our ...country. The outer set of corridor of the Rameswaram Temple is considered as the world’s largest temple corridor with 1212 pillars in total and inside the Temple there are 22 kunds (wells) which are Sacred. Timings would be from 4:30 to 12:30 and 15:30 to 20:00 and Spatika Puja Timings Would be from 5:00 to 6:00 in the Morning and it is 2.3 Km away from Resort.
Agniteertham
In Ramayana, it is said that after Lord Rama successfully rescued Sita from Ravana, ...he ordered his wife Sita to give the proof of Shiva and bathing in the sea. The place where the god of fire freed himself from the sin is called Agnitheertham. One can witness pilgrims carrying out rituals and prayers early in the morning at Agniteertham.her purity. Since Sita was pure, so the lord of Fire “Agni” was was punished with a sin for touching Sita which he had to remove by praying to Lord.
Ramar Padham
Climb up to Ramar Padam Kovil (Gandhar Madham) where Lord Hanuman discloses... the news that he has found the whereabouts of Sita – highest point in the Island Visiting Time: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Dhanushkodi
In 1964’s cyclone the full-fledged town was ruined & later it was known as Abandoned... Town or Ghost Town and on the other side you will also enjoy mesmerizing beauty of both the Oceans merging at a point, Indian Ocean and Bay Of Bengal , one is serene, calm and green while the other is blue and Choppy . Timings would be from 7:00 to 17:00 and it is 22 Km away from Resort . Visiting Time: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Kothandaramaswamy Temple
It is the only historical structure to survive the 1964 cyclone that washed away Dhanushkodi. ...This is the place where Vibhishana's pattabhishek was done by Lord Rama. . Visiting Time: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Dr Abdul Kalam's House
Step into House of Kalam where he grew up and had fond memories of his life .... Visiting Time: 8:00 am to 6:30 pm
Sri Ramar Theertham Rameswaram
It is believed that Lord Rama took a bath in this theertham. There is a Rama temple situated in front... of the Ramar theertham, here Lord Ram blesses his devotees with Sita, Laksman and Hanuman .People those who are affected by naga dhosham (A problem in Horoscope) performs rituals in the Agni theerham and after that they installs Naga (Snake god) Statues around the Ram temple near Ramar Theertham Visiting Time: 6:00 am to 6:30 pm
Laxmana Teertham
It is believed that Lord Lakshman installed a Shiva Linga and worship the Lord Shiva ...for vanishing his sins and took bath in this theertham. During Thai Poosam festival, there is a floating car procession of Ramanathaswamy inside the Lakshmana Visiting Time: 6:00 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Sri Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple & Floating Stones
Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple is a five-faced Hanuman Temple,... is situated at a distance of 2 km from Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple. It is said that Lord had revealed his five faces here, hence the idol of Hanuman is depicted with five faces which are of Lord Hanuman in the middle along with faces of Lord Narasimha, Lord Adivaraha, Lord Garuda and Lord Hayagriva on the sides. Another major attraction of this temple are the ‘floating stones’ that have been kept at the temple for the devotees to see. These floating stones were used for building the floating bridge named Sethu Bandhanam, from Rameshwaram to Lanka
Villoondi Theertham Beach
It literally translates to 'buried bow' surrounded by a serene Ocean. It is believed to be ...the place where Lord Rama pierced with his arrow to quench the thirst of Sita. Best known for its sweet clean holy water.
APJ Abdul Kalam’s Memorial
It's a homage to former President of India Dr. A.P.J Kalam's life displaying replicas of... rockets and missiles that the late ace scientist worked & maintained by DRDO Visiting Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Pamban Bridge
It was India’s first sea bridge and was the longest sea bridge of 12 Km in India until ...the opening of the Bandra – Worli Sea Link in 2010. It is the only rail bridge that connects Rameshwaram to mainland India. It is 12 Km away from Resort.
Vivekananda Memorial
There is a big statue (approx. 6 foot) of Swami Vivekananda is kept inside the Memorial. ...It is said that the Memorial was built to commemorate his return to the India after his participation in “World Parliament of Religions” held in Chicago, America. Within this memorial there is a meditation hall and a spiritual library.
Kursudai Island
At a distance of 20 km from Rameshwaram (about 4 km from Mandapam),Kurusadai... Island is an uninhabited Island lies to the west of the Pamban Bridge between the mainland and Pamban Island. About 10,500 sq. kms of the sea around here constitute a Marine Biosphere, a paradise for Marine Biologists and nature lovers
Meenakshi Sunderaswarar Temple
Madurai is the Meenakshi Sundareswarar twin Temple, the pivot around which the ... city has evolved. The Meenakshi Temple complex is literally a city – one of the largest of its kind in India and undoubtedly one of the oldest too.
Aryaman Beach
A pristine beach with a children’s park, Watchtower and Water Sports ...like Wind Surfing, Water Scooters,Snorkelling, Scuba Diving, Kayaking, Surfing and Boating are some of the activities you should definitely indulge in. (Isolated Area After :17:00 HRS ).
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Ramanathasamy Temple Timings:
| Darshan : | Timing : |
|---|---|
| Early Morning Spatika Linga Poojai Darshan : | 05:00 to 06:00 AM |
| Jyotirlinga Poojai Darshan : | 06:00 AM to 12:30 PM. |
| Evening Reopen timing | 04:00 to 08:00 PM. |