Devi Pattanam: (70 kms.) A small coastal village also known as Nam Pashanam on account of the nine stones installed there by Sri Rama to represent the Navagraha Deities. These nine stones can still be seen in hip-deep water near the bathing ghat of the sea. There is a temple… Continue reading
Tiruppullani: (64 kms.) Also known as Dharbhashayanam, the Vishnu temple here, is dedicated to Adi Jagannatha Perumal. This was the hermitage of sage Pulla, who did penance here to see Maha Vishnu. The place is also celebrated as Adi Sethu as the decision to build the bridge (Sethu) to Lanka… Continue reading
Kurusadai Islands: (20 kms.) To the west of Pamban bridge and between the mainland and the island is a vast area surrounded by a chain of coral reefs. It can be reached from Mandapam by a boat. The shallow waters of this place sustain remarkable variety of marine life such… Continue reading
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