Rameswaram temple is a city located on the enchanting Paban Island in the state of Tamil Nadu, South India. Rameswaram City, about 1403 km from Mannar Island in Sri Lanka. Is located at a distance.
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About For Ramanathaswamy Temple
This Ramanathaswamy temple located in Rameshwaram is considered to be one of the holiest places of Hindus. When people travel to Char Dham. So Rameswaram is considered to be the last place of Char Dham.
Rameswaram you can come from any part of India. There is a Purani historical story behind Rameswaram too. And Lord Rama is considered the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
When Lord Rama constructed a bridge in Sri Lanka to bring Sita’s back from Lanka. The word Rameshwar means “the place where God was worshiped by Rama.”
Lord Vishnu
Ramanathaswamy Temple is located in the center of Rameswaram city. Every year lakhs of devotees travel to Rameswaram to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.
When Lord Rama killed a Ravana, he wanted to atone for all his sins. Then he built a big Shivling of Lord Shiva. Ever since this place was counted among the Char Dham Yatra. The idol is installed in Sri Ramanathaswamy temple. He is Lord Shiva.
Twelve Jyotirlingas of Rameswaram Temple
Rameswaram Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The temple is also famous for this fact. That it is the southernmost ‘Jyotirlinga’ of India. Which makes it one of the top religious places in India.
Rameswaram has many tourist places to visit. Many temples of Lord Rama and Lord Shiva are located in Rameswaram. Every year lakhs of travelers come here from all parts of the world to get salvation.
It is necessary for the people of the Hindu religion to come here once in their life. Rameswaram has many sources of holy water. It is believed. That by immersing in the source of these waters, all sins of the devotees are washed away.
How to Visit Rameswaram Temple
By Road: Rameswaram is well connected to all parts of India. It will take about three hours and fifteen minutes to reach Rameswaram by car or bus via NH 49 by road.
By Rail: The railway station is directly connected by rail to all the major stations of Thanjavur, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, and Chennai all the way. The major cities of Tamil Nadu are directly connected to Rameswaram via the railway network.
By Air: The nearest airport of Rameswaram: Madurai Airport which is located at a distance of about 174 km from Rameswaram.
Best Time To Visit Rameswaram Temple
The weather in Rameswaram is very hot during summers. But during winters the weather is quite pleasant. You can go on a tour of Rameshwaram during the winter season.
