Temple town Rameshwaram
Rameshwaram is a popular temple town that lies in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. Situated at the tip of Indian peninsula in the Gulf of Mannar, Rameshwaram is one of the most frequented pilgrimage destinations in South India.
The Rameshwaram Island (Pamban Island) comprising the town of Rameshwaram, separated from the mainland of India by the Pamban Channel, is connected by 2.3 km long Pamban Bridge. Rameshwaram gains its significance from the Ramanathaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. As per legends, Sita Devi built the idol in the sanctum sanctorum, the Shiv-linga, and Lord Rama consecrated it. Thus, this temple is a favourite pilgrimage destination of both Shaivaite and Vaishnavaite sectors of India.
The prime attraction of Rameshwaram tourism is the Ramanathaswamy Temple, the construction of which can be dated back to the period of Pandya Dynasty of the 12th century. This temple considered among the Jyothirlinga temples, is also one of the Char Dham pilgrimage destinations. Renowned for the medieval Dravidian temple architectural style, Rameshwaram temple possesses the longest temple corridor in India. While visiting Rameshwaram temple, you can also visit the 64 theert has (temple tanks) situated in and around the town of which 24 are considered the most auspicious. The temple encloses 22 holy theert has and the most prominent among them are the Agni Theertham, Hanuman Theertham, Sugreeva Theertham and Lakshmana Theertham.
Apart from being a pilgrimage destination, Rameshwaram is also an ideal picnic spot as it offers beaches and water sports to its visitors. Olaikuda, Dhanushkodi and Pamban beaches are the most frequented beaches in Rameshwaram, wherein tourists can enjoy beach activities. Olaikuda beach, situated about 1 km away from Rameshwaram temple, is surrounded by coral reefs and is a popular spot for scuba diving. During your visit to Rameshwaram, you can also indulge in shopping as you can find here excellent decorative pieces made of sea shells, beads, palm leafs, etc.
Rameshwaram tourism also offers you trips to nearby destinations such as Erwadi, Uthirakosamangai, Kanchirankullam water bird sanctuary and Valinokkam. Bird-watchers mostly visit the sanctuary at Kanchirankullam, situated 35 km away from Rameshwaram, during the migrating season from November – February.
Reaching Rameshwaram is quite easy as this place is well connected to all major Indian cities by air, rail and road. The nearest airport to Rameshwaram is at Madurai (163 km). The nearest railhead to Rameshwaram is Rameshwaram or Mandapan Railway Station, situated about 2 km away from the town centre.
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