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