Kodandaramaswamy Temple: (8 kms.) Originally, this temple formed a part of Dhanuskodi. After the area was washed away by the cyclone, only this temple has remained intact. Tradition says that Vibhishana, brother of Ravanasura, surrendered before Rama at this spot. It is a beautiful temple having the idols of Rama,… Continue reading
Dhanuskodi: (25 kms.) Pilgrimage to Rameshwaram is complete only with a bath in the sea at Dhanuskodi, the meeting place of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, corresponding to Mahodadhi and Ratnakara, in the epics. It is situated at the southern extremity of the island on which Rameshwaram… Continue reading
Gandhmadhana Parvatha: (3 kms.) On the northern side of the temple is a small hillock, which has a two storeyed small temple which has the foot prints of Sri Rama carved on a stone slab. This temple is called as Ramji Paduka, the place where Rama rested. This is the… Continue reading
Rama Temple: Very close to the Ramanathaswamy temple is a small shrine dedicated to Rama, Lakshmana and Sita where one finds not only less crowd by more quiet and peaceful atmosphere for any exercise of spiritual nature. This tiny temple is particularly attractive with full human-size stone idols. It is… Continue reading
Shankaracharya Memorial: An inspiring memorial has been erected in front of the temple, almost on the sea shore, to immortalise the memory of Adi Shankaracharya. This is a lofty tower formed into a shrine. On both sides are small idols of the renowned disciples of the Acharya, Padmapada, Sureshwara, Hastamalaka… Continue reading
Agni Tirtham: Almost in front of the temple on the eastern side, about 100 metres away from the main entrance is the sea shore, which is very calm and ideal for sea bathing. The place is considered very sacred and devotees bathe here before entering the temple. Continue reading
Ramanathaswamy Temple: This is the main temple at Rameshwaram. Facing the sea, the temple stands on an elevated ground. The huge towers on the eastern and western sides are 42 metres and 26 metres in height respectively, profusely decorated with various deities and sculptures of mythological figures. The workmanship is… Continue reading
Rameshwaram is situated in the Gulf of Munnar, surrounded by the Bay of Bengal on one side and Indian Ocean on the other. The island of Rameshwaram is 52 square kms. in area, represented in the form of the Panchajanya (the conch of Vishnu). In the epics, Rameshwaram is described… Continue reading
PALANI 56 kms. from Dindigul. 119 kms. Madurai 109 kms. from Coimbatore. This is an important and beautiful pilgrim centre in South India. It is one of the six abodes most sacred to Lord Muruga. The temple built atop a 140 metre high hill can be reached either by climbing… Continue reading
Kukkal Caves: (40 kms.) This is a historical place as it is said that it was once a habitat of ancient cavemen. It is now a favourite camp site for trekking. Kodaikanal can be reached by excellent roads. Regular bus services are available from most of the cities in South… Continue reading