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Dravidian architecture boasts of the largest
temple corridor in India. Different rulers built
the Ramanatha Swamy Temple over a period of
time starting from the 12th century. The temple
has twenty-two wells and the taste of the water
of each well is different from the other. The
waters of the wells are believed to possess
medicinal properties. You may join the various
festivities at the Ramanatha Swamy Temple of
Rameshwaram like Thai Amavasai, Masi Sivarathiri,
Thirukalyanam and Mahalaya Amavasai.
The imprint of Lord Rama's
feet is placed on a chakra in the Ramjharoka
temple at the highest point of the Island of
Rameshwaram, and this makes Gandamadana Parvatham
a major tourist attraction. The highest point
happens to be at a distance of five kilometers
from Rameshwaram town. Owing to its height Gandamadana
Parvatham offers an excellent view of the Ramanatha
Swamy Temple and the beautiful blue waters of
the sea. The whole of Rameshwaram is dotted
with temples in honor of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana
and Hanuman.
Down south the island of Rameshwaram
is Dhanushkodi. The place derives its name from
the dhanush or bow of Lord Rama and
is believed to have been the starting point
of the bridge that was built by the monkey forces
of Lord Rama to access Sri Lanka. Dhanushkodi
is at a distance of two kilometers from the
Railway Station and is easily accessible by
road from any part of Rameshwaram.
Rameswaram - Facts at a Glance
| State : |
Tamil Nadu |
| Area
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61.8 sq kms |
| Temperature
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Max. 48°C
Min. 46°C (Summer)
Max. 30°C Min. 25°C ( Winter) |
| Rainfall
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50
cm |
| Altitude
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2.74
mts |
| Language
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Tamil, Hindi,
English |
| Best
Season : |
Anytime of
the year |
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