Rameswaram
Rameshwaram is a city in the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is considered very sacred. It is separated from Sri Lanka by a small Pamban channel. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama built a bridge here to go to Lanka. Rameshwaram is a beautiful island. Pemban Island is also known as Rameswaram Island. Rameshwaram is considered to be a part of the Chardham Yatra. Rameshwaram is considered one of the holiest places in India for Hindus. It is on Pemban Island which is separated from mainland India by the Pamban channel and is about 40 kilometers away from Mannar Island in Sri Lanka
According to the Ramayana, when Goddess Sita, the wife of Lord Rama, was abducted by Ravana, a bridge was built here from the sea to Lanka with the help of Hanuman. Rameshwaram is the nearest point to reach Sri Lanka from India. The island was a stop-gap point for those traveling to East Ceylon, Sri Lanka.
Visiting place in Rameshwaram
Rameshwaram Temple
Rameshwaram Temple
Rameshwaram temple is also known as the Ramnath Swami temple. The Rameshwaram temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Rameshwaram temple is considered to be one of the sacred 12 Jyotirlingas of Hinduism. The temple architecture is the most amazing. The temple has carvings on the world’s longest corridors and pillars. The Rameshwaram temple was established by Lord Ram. Inside this temple, there are two lingams which are Ramalingam and Shivalingam. The temple is considered a holy pilgrimage site for Shaivites, Vaishnavism, and Smarthos.
Agnitheertham
Agnitharatham is considered to be one of the 64 holy baths of Rameshwaram. It is often mentioned in ancient scriptures and mythology as a pilgrimage of considerable importance to the Hindus. It is believed that Lord Rama bathed hereafter the slaying of Ravana. It is believed that Lord Rama used to bathe here and pray to Shiva and apologize for killing a Brahmin. That is why it is believed that bathing here washes away one’s sins. It is believed that the journey to Rameshwar begins only after bathing in this Agni theertham.
Five-Faced Hanuman Temple
The five-faced Hanuman Temple is considered to be the most famous temple in Rameshwaram. There is a floating stone outside the temple which was used to build a bridge over the sea according to our Indian mythology. It is believed that it was at this place that Hanuman showed all his five faces or forms. There is also a belief that their souls are inside their idols.
Kothandaramaswamy Temple
Kothandaram temple is considered to be the most historical and sacred place of Rameshwaram. This is the place where Lord Rama made Vibhishan the king of Lanka after the slaying of Ravana and crowned him as the king here. Kothandaramaswamy Temple is located on an island near the Bay of Bengal.
Water Bird Sanctuary
Water Bird Sanctuary
The sanctuary is separated from the mainland by the Pembon Channel and provides shelter for avian species. The Water Bird Sanctuary is a bird watcher’s paradise with much natural flora and fauna. Migratory bird species are found here. A beautiful place for nature and bird lovers.
