Rameshwaram, an unspoiled and a quiet town, lies in the state of Tamil Nadu and is part of the enchanting Pamban Island. The town is connected to the rest of the country via the famous Pamban channel. The Mannar Island in Sri Lanka is about 1,403 km away from Rameshwaram. Rameshwaram is regarded as one of the holy places of the Hindus and a must visit during the Char Dham Yatra or the holy pilgrimage. Rameshwaram has the first sea bridge connecting the town of Mandapam with Pamban Island, and Rameswaram. Renowned for its magnificent prakaras with massive sculptured pillars on either side, The Ramanathaswamy Temple houses the longest corridor in the world.
Ramanathaswamy temple
The Holy abode of the Hindu God, Shri Ram (addressed so with all respect & humility) is a virtual paradise for the devout. No Hindu’s journey is complete without a pilgrimage to both Varanasi and Rameswaram for the culmination of his quest for salvation and is hallowed by the epic ‘Ramayana’. Folklore mentions about God Ram’s presence in this land, after his 14-year exile. It's said that having a darshan over every year to this temple's deity, one can never be entangled into sorrows of life and death and will attain moksha.
Panchmukhi Hanuman temple
Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple, the five-faced Hanuman Temple, is situated at a distance of 2 km from Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is said that Lord had revealed his five faces here, hence the idol of Hanuman is depicted with five faces which are of Lord Hanuman in the middle along with faces of Lord Narasimha, Lord Adivaraha, Lord Garuda and Lord Hayagriva on the sides. The story is not so fake not so vulnerable, as our scriptures suggests much about the legend of lord Hanuman, the most powerful and valourous God of Hindu religion.
Dhanushkodi Temple
At the southern tip of Rameswaram lies Dhanushkodi, the meaning of which is 'tip of the bow'. It is bordered by the Bay of Bengal on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other. One can see the merging of the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal at the tip. The scenic beauty of this temple is somehow enough to attract tourists from all over the world, as it's based on the natural ambience alongside the shores of the giant seas. One can also express the way of life through water as it's always said, be like water. You can definitely feel this being at the dhanushkodi temple. According to legends of Ramayana which is one of the most sacred Hindu texts, Dhanuskodi is the place where Lord Rama, Lord Lakshman along with Lord Hanuman and the vanara army had built a bridge to Lanka so as to rescue Goddess Sita who was in the captivity of demon Ravana. This bridge is known as Ram Setu. Later, after winning the war, Lord Rama had crowned Vibhishana, brother of Ravana, as the King of Lanka. Vibhishana later asked lord to destroy the Ram Setu. Upon his request Lord Rama broke the bridge with an end of his bow. This is the reason why the place has been named ad Dhanushkodi, which means ‘end of the bow’.
Gandhamadhana parvatham
The temple is a massive two storey and Lord Rama's feet are imprinted on the chakra placed in the temple. Believers and pilgrims alike long to visit this holy place and offer their prayers to the feet of Lord ram. It is one of the most important places in regards of historic significance. Plenty other pilgrim spots surround the Gandhamadhana Parvatham and one can visit these when on a pilgrimage. You can visit this site with your family members, lived ones, friends or with someone you've took a owe to come up for a desire to get fulfilled.
