Holy Trip to Rameshwaram City
Location : Island of Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu
Area : 61.8 sq. kms.
Attractions : Ramanatha Swamy Temple, Rameshwaram temple and
Ramjharoka temple
Ideal Time to Visit : January to March
¤ Rameshwaram, The Sacred
Island
The religious island of Rameshwaram is sprawled in an area of 61.8 sq.
kms and is in the shape of a conch. The island of Rameshwaram is the
island, where Lord Rama's temple is located. Apart from being a major
pilgrimage for the Hindus, Rameshwaram is also a popular holiday spot.
Tourist often take a holiday trip to this destination to indulge in
beach sports activities in Rameshwaram.
 Also
known as the 'Benaras of the south', Rameshwaram is an important Hindu
pilgrimage, infact a pilgrimage without visiting Rameshwaram is not
complete. It is said that in order to attain Moksha one must visit
Rameshwaram. The presiding deity is the Linga of Sri Ranganatha, which
happens to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India.
¤ History
The Hindu mythology says that in the story of Ramayana, Lord Rama
performed thanksgiving rituals to Lord Shiva after the battle at Sri
Lanka and his triumph over the demon king Ravana. This is the reason
why Rameshwaram attracts Vaishnavites (worshippers of Lord Vishnu) and
Saivites (worshippers of Lord Shiva) both. The entire area of
Rameshwaram is associated with various incidents from the Ramayana.
Infact Rameshwaram is one of the most visited pilgrim sites in India.
¤ Attractions At Rameshwaram
Rameshwaram is a destination, which attracts tourists with its
history and grandeur. Rameshwaram has some of the most exciting
attractions. Some of them include, Ramanatha Swamy Temple and the
Agnitriham tank. People coming to visit this temple , ideally take a
bath at the Agnitriham. Another significant attraction is the
Ramjharoka temple, which houses the imprints of Lord Rama' s feet
placed on a chakra. This temple is situated at the highest point of
the Island of Rameshwaram, Gandamadana Parvatham, another major
tourist attraction. This point is situated at a distance of 5 kms from
Rameshwaram.
The entire Rameshwaram is dotted with temples in honor of Rama, Sita,
Lakshmana and Hanuman. In the south of the island of Rameshwaram is
Dhanushkodi, a place that derives its name from the dhanush or bow of
Lord Rama. Dhanushkodi is at a distance of 2 kms from the Railway
Station and is easily approachable by road from any part of
Rameshwaram.
The island of Rameshwaram is a place loved by nature lovers. This
island is charming and intoxicating with coral reefs, shimmering sun,
sand and sea. The lush greenery all around, makes it a perfect picnic
destination. This small island in the Gulf of Mannar is a rejuvenating
experience in itself. There's also the Kurusadai Island located in
between the mainland and the island in the west. This island is
flocked by biologists and the researchers. The Kurusadai island is
just 20 kilometers away from Rameshwaram.
¤ Nearby Excursions
 Rameshwaram
offers many excursion destinations, that definitely are worth
visiting. Some of the most popular destinations from Rameshwaram are
Erwadi situated around 24 kms from Rameshwaram. It is noted for the
tomb of saint Ibrahim Syed Aulia. Ramanathapuram is another important
destination nearby Rameshwaram.
The highlight of this ancient town is the Ram Vilas Palace of
Sethupati Rajas. Uthirakosamangai, situated 16-km southwest of
Ramanathapuram has a well-known Shiva temple. The temple has inspired
many Tamil works of devotion. Sethu is situated around 5-km south of
this temple which is also the venue of the celebrated temple of Sri
Anjaneya. According to the legends this the place where Sri Rama built
a bridge to Sri Lanka.
¤ Shopping at Rameshwaram
While on your pilgrimage trip to Rameshwaram,don't forget to pick up
some of the rare masterpiece offered by the tourism department of
Tamil Nadu. In Rameshwaram you can definitely look for a variety of
handicraft items. You can also buy gift items, souvenirs, palm leaf,
beads and seashells. But a must buy at Rameshwaram are the splendid
silk saris, which ladies will definitely like to own.
¤ Reach Rameshwaram
By Air : The nearest
airport at Madurai is 163 kilometers away, it takes care of the air
travel of people from across the globe and within the country.
By Rail : There are two express trains to/from Chennai daily,
the Sethu Express, and the Rameswaram Express. Rameshwaram is
connected by rail with Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Thanjavur
and other important cities. The two kilometer long Indira Gandhi
Bridge connects the island of Rameshwaram with the mainland of
Mandapam.
By Road : Rameshwaram is well connected to all major cities by
road. The bus station is two km west of town. Buses run to Madurai
four times daily and to Kanyakumari, Trichy and Chennai. There are
also a number of buses to Pondicherry, Trichy and Thanjavur via
Madurai.
Local Transportation : For traveling in town you may opt for
hiring jeeps, auto rickshaws and even cycle rickshaws.
Major Circuits
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