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Rameswaram

History

Rameshwaram, one of the sacred places of India, is located in the Ramanathapuram district in the state of Tamilnadu. Rameshwaram is a small island located on the tip of the Indian peninsula in the Gulf of Munnar and is separated from the continent from the Pamban canal. The sacred site of Rameshwaram is also among the Char dhaams or the pilgrimages of the country and is visited by hordes of pilgrims, as well as tourists throughout the year. At the beginning of the fifteenth century, Ramanathapuram, Kamuthi, and Ramuthiwaram were included in the Pandya dynasty. In the 15th century, the city came under the dominion of the Vijayanagar empire. Later Rameswaram came under the direct control of the British Society of India and was annexed to the Presidency of Madras. After 1947, the city became part of Independent India. According to mythology the Hindu god Rama built a bridge from here through the sea to Lanka to save his wife . Rameswaram is the closest point from which to reach Sri Lanka of India, and the geological tests suggest that the Sethu Rama was an old terrestrial connection between India and Sri Lanka.

Facts & Culture

Rameshwaram is one of the holy places in India, located in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. Rameshwaram is a small island on the tip of the Indian peninsula, located in Munnar Bay, separated from the mainland by the Pamban Strait. The holy place of Rameshwaram also belongs to Char Dhaams or pilgrims of the country, visited by groups of pilgrims. Rameshwaram is a seaside town in Tamil Nadu with many attractions, from pilgrimage sites to beaches, Jyotirlinga and temples. Ramanathaswamy Temple is the most visited temple, attracting thousands of pilgrims every year. The Indian epic "The Ramayana" mentions the city of Rameswaram and the famous Ramanaswami Temple. The Ramanathaswamy temple is also eye-catching because it has two lingams (symbols of Lord Shiva). Agnitheertham is located hundreds of meters from the sea in front of the east gate of the temple and is used for bathing in Theertham. The Banban Islands are connected to the Indian mainland by two extraordinary bridges. One of them is the Banban Railway Bridge, the oldest wharf in India. The Chitrangudi and Kanjirankulam refuges on the mainland are also worth a visit. The house of the 11th President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Karam, is based in Rameshwaram and has been converted into a museum. Arudhra Darshanam is an important festival in Rameshwaram. In addition to other festivals, Amavasya, Mahalaya Amavasai, and Thirukalyanam in Thailand are also celebrated here. Rameshwaram's cuisine consists mainly of local delicacies flavored with hot spices and spices.

Places to See

Rameshwaram Temple

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A perfect blend of mind-boggling architecture and spiritual significance, Rameshwaram Temple, also known as Ramanathaswamy Temple of Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It also boasts of being on

0500-1300 & 1500-2100
Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, 623526
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- No

Agnitheertham

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Agnitheertham, one of the 64 sacred baths in Rameswaram, is one of the main dhams( pilgrims. Thousands of devotees visit the place each day. Agnitheertham is a famous religious place lying on the coa

0500-1800
Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Five-Faced Hanuman Temple

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The most well-known temple in Rameshwara is the Five-Faced Hanuman Temple. It is supported by legendary evidence that Hanuman displayed his five faces in profile. At this same location, he is said to

0600-1900
Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- No

Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge - Pamban Bridge

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Anai Indira Gandhi Street Bridge is one of the longest bridges in South India. This is a crucial bridge that provides a link to the locals from Rameshwaram island to the mainland. It is also called Pa