Agnitheertham Tourism

Type of destination: Religious Site

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours

Closed in: Open all year

Agnitheertham is a sacred seaside destination located in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. Rameswaram is one of the holiest places in India and is part of the Char Dham pilgrimage. The waters of Agnitheertham are considered holy by Hindus, who believe that taking a dip here washes away one's sins. According to Hindu mythology, it is the place where Lord Rama offered thanks to Lord Shiva. The sea here is quite calm, and the shallow waters are suitable for bathing. The sea's tranquility is attributed to the belief that Lord Rama calmed it to build a bridge across to Lanka. Pilgrims often perform rituals for their ancestors at this site before visiting the Ramanathaswamy Temple. The beach is typically buzzing with activity as devotees gather for prayers, rituals, and to immerse themselves in the sacred waters. Despite its religious significance, it's also a place where visitors can observe the rich cultural tapestry and rituals that are a part of daily life in Rameswaram.

Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours

Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)

Entry Ticket Pricing for Agnitheertham

Adult	Free
Child	Free

Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .

Tips when you are visiting to Agnitheertham

Tip1

Respect the cultural norms and religious practices.

Tip2

Wear light clothing and remove shoes before entering the water as it is a sacred place.

Tip3

Be mindful of the puja timings and the crowd.

Tip4

Keep the beach clean and do not litter.

Top 5 Reviews on Agnitheertham

GoPlaces704030

Wrote on 30th Nov, 2023

Filled with Devotees trash and discarded clothes

Whilst the cleaners do their best to keep the Agnitheertham and nearby costal area clean and tidy, it is constantly spoilt by inconsiderate devotees who go there and leave their trash and discarded cl..

dimpoo1971

Wrote on 27th Sep, 2023

Cool breeze

It is suggested to take bath at Agneetheertham sea before taking darshan at temple. (I just sprinkled some sea water on myself instead of taking a dip,which wasnt at all clean ). Agneetheertham Sea..

VishwnathTPR

Wrote on 5th Jun, 2023

Important Point to take bath

Agniteeththam is a important place to take bath before enter in the main temple.It is so close to temple .You can see big gate on the opposite side painted in red colour.In Evening time you can also s..

regm889

Wrote on 14th May, 2023

Holy dip

Good to take holy water dip before visiting temple, nice view of ghd sea in ghd evening. We were in early morning riser

476sumanb

Wrote on 22nd Feb, 2023

Agnitheertham and 22 Kunda at Rameshwaram

try to reach as early as possible as Rameshwaram temple closes at 1PM and truly it takes more than 45 min to finish the Holy water bathing. We missed Darshan and we came back at 3:30PM when temple ope..