Ramanathaswamy temple

About Ramanathaswamy temple

There are twelve sacred Jyotirlingas built across the nation and one of the most renowned and worshipped one here is the famous Ramanathaswamy temple here. This temple is one of the representative sites of Rameshwaram which is visited by devotees of the Hindu Almighty Shiva from all across the globe. The twelfth-century temple site is definitely among the best places to visit in Rameshwaram and a wonderful inclusion in every Rameshwaram tour packages

When to explore?

The RAMESHWARAM TEMPLE site is beautifully decorated during the annual fest of Bhrammotsavam which is celebrated twice every year. The best duration to explore the site is between February and March at the beginning of the year. If you wish to visit during mid-year then the duration between July and August is the ideal time for another Brahmmotsavam.

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 make up for his sins against the evil. While lord Hanuman got late in bringing one from the Himalayas, goddess Sita built one with sand which is worshipped in the island temple. 

Rameshwaram temple rules

Visitors are required to follow certain dress codes, especially men who can enter the temple wearing vests and shirts. Even cotton trousers with shirts are allowed, but no jeans and t-shirts. People, both men, and women cannot enter if their dress is wet. 

Major attractions

Building

The wonderful temple is built in the representative Dravidian style. The building looks flawless and extremely majestic in its appearance and the devotion of the worshippers here adds a peaceful aura to the entire place. The ancient structure of the twelfth century adds a vintage mythological charm to the site.
The temple is intricately built with the thick pillars of the temple which are magnificently carved which make its architecture breathtaking. The pillars count up to twelve hundred in number. 

Rameshwaram temple 1212 pillars

The temple is intricately built with the thick pillars of the temple which are magnificently carved which make its architecture breathtaking. The pillars count up to twelve hundred and twelve in number. These are located in the temple’s outer corridor. Each pillar stands at 30 feet in height. 

Specifications

The temple site is home to the biggest hallway of the nation which is over twelve hundred meters in length. There is a tall divine symbol of Gopuram which is Fifty-four meters in length which is another representative site here.

The set of wells

There is a massive set of Twenty-two wells full of sacred waters that are believed to be curative in nature. The water here tastes extremely different and devotees don't return from the temple until they taste it.

Rameshwaram temple timings

The temple remains open between 5 AM till 1 PM in the afternoon. In the evening, it again opens from 3 PM till 9 PM at night. One can do darshan on all days. 
.All these fantastic specifications related to the pious site make it one among the best places to visit in Rameshwaram and a prime place under Rameshwaram tourism

How to reach

Distance in kilometers from - 2 kilometer from Rameshwaram Railways