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Rameshwaram Temple

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Temple

This is one of the most important as well as frequently visited temples in South India. It is believed to have been built in the 17th century. The chief deity in this place of worship is Lord Shiva. It is also greatly revered because it is believed that Lord Rama built this temple himself.... Read More »

Hanuman Temple

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Temple

An amazing and interesting temple of the most devoted and popular deity, Lord Hanuman who accordingly to Ramayana Epic of Hindu Mythology played an important and significant role in the rescue of Mother Sita from the Lanka King Ravana and helped Lord Ram vanquish Ravana. The Hanuman Temple is... Read More »

Erwadi

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Religious

Erwadi town is situated at a distance of 24 km from Rameshwaram in the Kadaladi Taluka of Ramanathapuram District. This town lies along the sea shore between Keelakarai and Valinokkam. It is famous for the shrine or tomb of Hazrat Sultan Syed Ibrahim Sahid Aulia. The tomb is around 800... Read More »

Ramanathaswamy Temple

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Temple

Ramanathaswamy Temple, lies on the eastern side of the island, having different types of corridors and sculptured pillars on both the sides. This corridor is quite long and measures around 197 metres from east to west. It is also 133 m wide, measuring south to north. This temple is... Read More »

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Agnitheertham

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Religious

Agnitheertham, holding religious significance for Hindus, is situated at a distance of 100 metres from the Ramanathaswamy Temple. This place is located towards the east of the main entrance of the temple and is a suitable place for bathing. The water in Agnitheertham is considered to be sacred... Read More »

Five Faced Hanuman Temple

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Temple

The most well known temple of Rameshwar is the "Five Faced Hanuman Temple" where legend has that it was at this point where Lord Hanuman revealed his profile as one having five faces and was decorated with senthooram after the revelation. The idols of the temple are Lord Rama, Lord Laxman,... Read More »

Nambu Nayagiamman Temple

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Temple

Nambu Nayagiamman Temple is located at a distance of 8 km from the Ramanathaswamy Temple. It lies on the way to Dhanushkodi and is dedicated to Lord Rama. This 14th century temple is situated in the Ramnad District and is managed by the locals in the area. The temple is credited for its... Read More »

The Five-Faced Hanuman Temple

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Temple

The Five-Faced Hanuman Temple is highly famous in Rameshwaram, as this is the place, where Lord Hanuman revealed his five faces. These five faces were that of Lord Hanuman, Lord Adivaraha, Lord Narashima, Lord Hayagriva and Lord Garuda. It is believed that after revealing His secret, Hanuman was... Read More »

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Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Bridge

Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge is also known as the Pamban Bridge. This bridge is over 2.34 km long and was constructed with sufficient elevation. The Pamban Bridge is major source for connecting the Rameshwaram Island with the main land. It took over 14 years to construct this bridge, which was... Read More »

Kothandaramaswamy temple

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Temple

Kothandaramaswamy Temple is situated at a distance of 12 km from the main city. The temple complex was damaged during the cyclone of 1964, but the temple structure remained intact. It is believed that Ravana’s brother Vibishana joined Lord Rama’s army at this place. The walls... Read More »

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Adam's Bridge

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Bridge

Adam’s Bridge is essentially a chain of coral reefs and sandbanks that almost connects India with its neighbouring country, Sri Lanka. It is popularly believed that this bridge was constructed by Lord Rama, with the help of Hanuman and his Sena, for rescuing his wife Sita from Ravana.... Read More »

Badrakaliamman Temple

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Temple

Badrakaliamman Temple, which is solely dedicated to Devi Durga, is located at a distance of 2 km from the main temple. It is the largest temple of Goddess Maa Kali in the entire South India. The golden statue of Goddess Durga and the gold studded tower is visited by tourists from across the... Read More »

Gandhamadhana Parvatham

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Religious

Gandhamadhana Parvatam is located towards the north-west of Rameshwaram and is famous for its beautiful sunrise and sunset. It is a holy place for the pilgrims, who come to worship Lord Rama’s footprints, which can be seen within the premises of the shrine. The double storied Mandapam of... Read More »

Water Bird Sanctuary

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Sanctuary
Entry: Paid

Water Bird Sanctuary of the Ramanathapuram District is one of the best places to visit for bird watchers. This sanctuary features numerous water birds, especially during north-east monsoon season between October and January. The sanctuary has both native as well as migratory birds that come here... Read More »

Jada Tirtham

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Religious

Jada Tirtham is situated around 3.5 km from the main island, on the Dhanushkodi road. After killing Ravana, Lord Rama visited this place and installed Sri Rama lingam in the temple. Before installing the lingam, Lord Rama washed his Jada (hair) with water in this temple to purify himself from the... Read More »

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Lakshmana Tirtham

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Religious

Another temple at Rameshwaram is the Lakshmana Tirtham dedicated to the devoted Lord Ram's younger brother, Lord Lakshman. This temple has given him the sacred honor and place in the Ramayana for his devotion, faithfulness and trustworthiness towards his family especially Lord Rama and his... Read More »

Ariyaman Beach

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Beach

Ariyaman Beach is situated on the side of the Palk Bay in the Ramanathapuram District. The Ariyaman Beach also features children's park, watch tower and water-based attractions like wind surfing and water scooters. Tourists can also visit the aquarium and museum near the beach. This clean... Read More »

Sugreevar Temple

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Temple

Sugreevar Temple or Theertham is located on the way to the Gandhamadana Parvatam. This temple is situated close to the Doordarshan Kendra in the town. Sugreevar was the monkey king, who helped Lord Rama in his fight with demon king Ravana. This sacred tourist attraction can be reached by taxi or... Read More »

Saatchi Hanuman Temple

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Temple

Saatchi Hanuman Temple is situated at a distance of 3 km from the main Ramanathaswamy Temple. This temple is close to the Gandhamadana Parvatam. It is believed that this is the place where Hanuman gave the news of finding Sita, to Lord Rama. While delivering this news, Hanuman gave the Choodamani... Read More »

Villondi Tirtham

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Religious

Villondi Tirtham lies on the way to Pamban and is located at around 7 km from Ramanathaswamy Temple. The term Villondi means 'buried bow' and is believed to be the same spot where Lord Rama buried his bow. Before burying the bow, Lord Rama hit an arrow in the sea for quenching the thirst... Read More »

Ramalinga Vilas Palace

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Places to Visit in Rameshwaram

Type: Palace
Entry: Paid

Ramalinga Vilas Palace was built by Kizhavan Sethupathi (1674-1710), one of the popular Sethupathi Kings. The palace is located in the Ramanathapuram District, at a distance of 55 km from the city. There is a Darbar Hall and a dwelling area inside this royal palace. The beautiful murals... Read More »

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List of best place to see in Rameshwaram and Photos of Tourist Attractions in Rameshwaram.Rameshwaram Temple, Hanuman Temple, Erwadi, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Agnitheertham, Five Faced Hanuman Temple, Nambu Nayagiamman Temple, The Five-Faced Hanuman Temple, Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge, Kothandaramaswamy temple, Adam's Bridge, Badrakaliamman Temple, Gandhamadhana Parvatham, Water Bird Sanctuary, Jada Tirtham, Lakshmana Tirtham, Ariyaman Beach, Sugreevar Temple, Saatchi Hanuman Temple, Villondi Tirtham.