| Surrounded by the picturesque sea in the state of | | | | Sanctorum has a delicate artistry in its Vimana, |
| Tamil Nadu, Rameshwaram is a popular religious island | | | | different storeys, images of Lord Hanuman, |
| spread over an area of 61.8 square km in the shape | | | | Gandhamadhana Linga, Agastya Linga etc. |
| of a conch. Apart from the natural beauty and water | | | | Dhanushkodi |
| attractions, Tamil Nadu comprises of a number of | | | | Located 8 km from the Ramanathaswamy Temple, |
| religious shrines & pilgrimages that can wash | | | | Dhanushkodi is named after Rama's bow. One can |
| away your sins and purify your mind and soul. | | | | see beautiful idols of Lord Rama, Devi Sita, Lakshmana |
| Rameshwaram, an island of Lord Rama's temple in | | | | (Rama's brother), Lord Hanuman and Vibhishana |
| Tamil Nadu, is one such brilliant example of these | | | | (brother of Ravana) here. |
| religious sites. | | | | Agnitheertham |
| The prominent attraction - Ramanatha Swamy | | | | 100 metres away from the temple is Agnitheertham, |
| Temple - here is a masterpiece of Dravidian | | | | where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva, to absolve |
| architecture and boasts of the largest temple corridor | | | | himself from the killing Ravana. |
| in India. It is mandatory to visit Rameshwaram if you | | | | Erwadi |
| wish to attain Moksha. The main reason behind its | | | | Popular for the tomb of Ibrahim Sahid Aulia, at 24 km |
| popularity is the Linga Of Sri Ranganatha, which | | | | from the main temple, Erwadi is an important site for |
| happens to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India. | | | | Muslim pilgrims. Mostly tourists visit the place in |
| Major Fascinating Features | | | | December to participate in the annual festival |
| Ramanathaswamy Temple | | | | celebrated as a tribute to the saint. |
| The lingam here is believed to be made by Devi Sita | | | | Gandamadana Parvatham |
| so that Lord Rama could worship for Lord Shiva, after | | | | This beautiful hillock is the highest point of the island. A |
| killing the Demon King Ravana. The Rameshwaram | | | | two storeyed Mandapam here has the imprint of Lord |
| pilgrimage has been a tradition in South India. Every | | | | Rama's feet. On the way to this hillock, one can also |
| element here seems to be connected with the epic | | | | visit the Sukreevar Temple and Theertham. |
| Ramayana in one way or th other. The main Sanctum | | | | |