Rameswaram Tourism

Type of destination: Pilgrimage Centre, Island

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 Days

Rameswaram is a town on Pamban Island, in the southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It's known for Ramanathaswamy Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site with intricate corridors, massive sculpted pillars, and sacred water tanks. Devotees bathe in the waters of Agni Theertham, off the beach east of the temple. Gandamadana Parvatham, a hillock situated to the north of the temple, contains a footprint believed to be that of Lord Rama. A prominent religious center, it is often considered the Varanasi of the South, signifying its importance in the spiritual itineraries. The Rameswaram Island is also a part of the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve which is of immense ecological importance because of its biodiversity and the presence of unique marine and terrestrial flora and fauna. Besides its religious significance, the town is acclaimed for its picturesque beaches, serene environment, and the grand Rameswaram-Ramanathapuram bridge offering a spectacular view of the ocean.

Rameswaram Tourism

Rameswaram Tourism

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