Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram
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An island temple of Lord Shiva, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and one of the four Char Dham pilgrimages.
Pilgrimage siteRameswaram island, Ramanathapuram districtBest time to visit: October to April
Highlights
- Long pillared corridors, among the longest of any Indian temple
- Bathing at the 22 theerthams (holy wells) inside the temple
- Agni Theertham on the seashore
- Dhanushkodi at the tip of the island and the Pamban rail and road bridges
Significance
According to the Ramayana tradition, Lord Rama worshipped Shiva here. Pilgrims from all over India come here, and many combine the visit with Kashi.