Rameswar Jyotirlinga Shiva Tirtham

Rameswaram, also known as the Varanasi of the south, is one of the twelve sacred Jyotir Linga sites in India. It is a major pilgrimage center for both Shaivites and Vaishnavaites as Lord Rama (described as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu in the Indian epic “The Ramayana”) worshipped Lord Shiva to atone the sin of killing Ravana. The major center of attraction of the town is the Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the most sacred temples in southern India. The Ramanatha Swamy temple is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture and has the largest temple corridor in India. . There are twenty-two wells within this temple corridor and amazingly, the water of each well taste different from that of the other.

The town of Rameswaram is situated in the Gulf of Manner and is connected to the mainland by one of India’s engineering wonders “Indira Gandhi Bridge” named after India’s first lady prime minister.

Tourist Attractions within Rameswar: The Ramanatha Swamy temple, Gandamadana Parvatham, Ramjharokha temple, Kothandaramswamy temple, Dhanushkodi bath, Agnitriham or Teerthas, Sri Anjaneya temple, Kurusadai Island and the coral reef etc.

Major Tourist Attractions around Rameswar: Tirupullani, Sethu, Uthirakosamangai, Kanyakumari, Madurai.

Famous Festivals in Rameswar: Masi Sivarathiri, Mahalaya Amavasai, Thirukalyanam and Thai Amavasai.

Rameswar’s Weather and Time of visit: Rameswar has a typical tropical climate and is best for visiting during the winters (i.e. between October to March).

Clothes to be wear: Normal cotton casual wear for men and women during daytime. For nights, light woolens with scarf for women and cap for men on head may be required as the sea side becomes slightly windy and chilly.

How to Reach Rameswar:
By Air - Nearest Airport – Madurai – 154 km away from Rameswar
By Rail – Rameswar Railway Station – Rameshwaram is well connected by trains from all the major cities of India.
By Road – There is no road connectivity from the mainland. However, State transport has regular bus services available from the railway station to the various places in and around Rameshwaram. For local transportation taxis, auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws and tongas are available. City bus service is also available in the island.

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