BEST PLACES IN RAMESHWARAM
Rameshwaram Temple
The city’s biggest tourist attraction is the Rameshwaram temple. Most tourists flock to Rameshwaram temple above all other Rameshwaram tourist places. The temple is an intricately carved piece of architecture devoted to Lord Shiva. Devotees from across the world travel to Rameshwaram to offer their prayers to the 12 Jyotirlingas in the temple.
Agnitheertham
The city is full of “sacred baths” considered holy by devotees. Agnitheertham is the biggest such bath located outside the traditional vicinity of the temple. Tourists visit Agnitheertham to bathe in the holy water as a cultural practice.
Dhanushkodi Temple
What was one of the most well-preserved ancient pieces of architecture and a place of worship for many, the Dhanushkodi temple suffered greatly during a cyclone that hit Rameshwaram in 1964. The temple today stands as only ruins instead of its former glory but is still one of the holiest and most popular Rameshwaram tourist places.
You can take a rickshaw or hire a taxi to Dhanushkodi from Rameshwaram to cover the 16 km distance by road.
Jatayu Tirtham
One of the only temples of its kind, the Jatayu Tirtham temple is devoted to Lord Jatyau, a mythological figure in the epic of Ramayan. According to the legends, Jatayu was killed by the Demon-King Ravana while he tried to stop him from abducting Goddess Sita. The temple is dedicated to his bravery and his devotion to Lord Ram.
Ariyaman Beach
Another spot you must add to your list of Rameshwaram places to visit is Ariyaman Beach. The gorgeous white sand beach stretches across the shores of the Indian Ocean. You can spend your time at the beach enjoying the various water-sport activities or go boating to enjoy the stunning views of the ocean.
Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple
One of the most renowned temples in the city, the Panchmukhi, translated to “ Five-faced”, Hanuman temple is a tourist favourite destination in Rameshwaram. Devotees travel to the temple and offer their prayers to the shrine of Lord Hanuman in his five-faced form. The temple is two km from Sri Ramanathaswamy temple.
Lakshmana Tirtham
Lakshmana Tirtham is a temple dedicated solely to the worship of Lord Lakshaman, the brother of Lord Ram. devotees consider the temple extremely sacred and it is renowned as a symbol of brotherly love among the two gods.
Villoondi Tirtham
A place that is both religiously sacred and naturally beautiful, Villoondi Tirtham is a holy body of water in the city of Rameshwaram. It is believed that the spring in the land was made when Lord Rama shot an arrow into the ground to provide drinkable water for the townspeople.
Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge
The seven km stretch of a bridge that connects Rameshwaram island to mainland India is the Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge. It is the longest bridge in south India that allows rail and motor transport across the sea. You can reach the bridge by road on local transport at any time as it remains open to entry throughout the day.
Kothandaramaswamy Temple
