Agniteertham 

About Agniteertham 

There are several sacred bath spots in Rameshwaram and one of the most renowned and worshipped one out of the 64 spots here is the famous Agniteertham. It is one of the pious Teerthasthanam. This pious sea is one of the representative sites of Rameshwaram which is visited by devotees of the Hindu Almighty Shiva, Lord Rama and also lord Vishnu from all across the globe. When we talk of the places to visit in Rameshwaram, this site is definitely a list topper and also a wonderful inclusion in every Rameshwaram package.

Legends

As mentioned before in the holy Ramayana, the Hindu Lord Rama wished to get a Shiva lingam In order to worship the Lord in order to redeem his sins against the evil. When Lord Hanuman brought the Shiva lingam and the Hindu goddess Sita built one with sand, Lord Rama bathed in the waters here in order to get rid of all his sins that he committed by killing the evil but gifted Ravana. Because of this legend, a site is a significant place visited by the Hindu devotees.

Beliefs

The waters of the sacred sea are said to cure you of diseases and take away the sins of your lifetime. In order to provide peace to the dead's soul, his/her ashes are often mixed with this sacred waters which makes it quite a popular spot among Hindus who follow the ritual of burning their dead. One of the rituals performed by the pilgrims in order to pay respects to their ancestors is the Tharpanam which is done here. Other prayers and rituals performed here include the Yangnya and the Prohithams. It is even said that praying at the wonderful shore has the potential to gift a childless couple with a child.

Agnitheertham Rameswaram timings

Devotees can take pious baths at Agniteertham from 5 AM in the morning till 6 PM in the evening. 

Rameshwaram temple to Agnitheertham distance

Agnitheertham is merely 1.4 kilometers from the Rameshwaram temple. 

Major attractions

Agni-Teertham: The Name

The name of the site was kept on the basis of this mythological story of the Hindu Goddess Sita. After she was rescued by Lord Rama from the evil Ravana, her chastity was being questioned. In order to prove her chastity, Sita Mata decided to go through a pyre of burning fire. While performing that, the goddess remembered Lord Shiva and she came out, untouched by the fire. This became the origin of the sacred site's name- 'Agni' (fire) 'Teertham' (pilgrimage).

All these spectacular specifications make it one among the best places to visit in Rameshwaram and a must-visit place under Rameshwaram package. With a lot of attractions associated with the site, devotees from all over the nation come to pay their respects.

How to reach

Distance in kilometers from - Rameshwaram Railways - 2