| Rameshwaram is one
of the most significant pilgrimage centers in south India for both the
Shaivites and Vaishnavites. According to the legend it was here lord
Rama offered thanks to Shiva. In the Rameshwaram tours the main attraction
is the Ramanathaswamy Temple. In the south India religious tour Rameshwaram
is considered to be important. Rameshwaram is located on an island in
the Gulf of Mannar and is also connected to the mainland with rail and
the Indira Gandhi Bridge showcasing the engineering marvel.
The tourist destinations in Rameshwaram are chiefly the temples.
Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram is popular for its four magnificent
corridors that are lined with sculpted pillars. The construction began
in 12 th century. The 22 theerthams within the complex are believed
to have divine powers and the devotees do ritual bathing in these tanks.
The Ramjharokha Temple is popular for the chakra having imprint of
Rama's feet. The chakra is kept on the highest point of Rameshwaram.
The Dhanushkodi according to the legend is the place from where the
monkey army of Rama made the bridge to Lanka.
The Kothandaramaswamy temple is the place where Rama performed a puja
to overcome the guilt after killing Ravana.
The other attractions include the festivals like the Car festival (Feb./
March) wherein there is a parade of the deities on a chariot. The Thiru
Kalyana ( Jul./ Aug), which celebrates the marriage of the Shiva and
Parvati.
The accommodation in Rameshwaram is all centered towards the pilgrims
and caters to travelers from all across the country. The luxury hotels
are not available in Rameshwaram. The Tamil Nadu tour especially the
temple tour would be a time to get to know the culture as religion is
the dominant aspect of south Indian culture.
For travel to Rameshwaram it is well connected with rail and road.
The nearest airport is in Madurai (167 km). For those interested in
religious tourism Rameshwaram is one of the important tourist destinations
in Tamil Nadu .
India Tour Guides provides information on Rameshwaram Tours and offers
online booking for tours to Rameshwaram, for further queries or hotel
booking please fill up the form given below
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