India /Tamil Nadu /Ramanathapuram /Rameshwaram
Rameswaram is situated on Pamban Island. The distance of the Rameswaram from the Mannar Island in Sri Lanka is approximately 50 km. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
There are Theertham, Inside Rameshwaram Temple in and around the island of Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. According to Skānda Purāṇa, twenty-four of them are important. Bathing in these Tīrthas is a major aspect of the pilgrimage to Rameswaram and is considered equivalent to penance. Twenty-two of the Tīrthas are within the Rāmanāthasvāmī Temple. The number 22 indicates the 22 arrows in Rama’s quiver. The first and major one is called Agni Theertham, the sea (Bay of Bengal). The Theerthams of the Temple inside the Corridor and their significance,
1. Mahalakshmi Theertham : South of the Hanuman Temple.
Importance : Dharmarajan bathed here and became rich.
2. Savithri Theertham : West of the Hanuman Temple.
Importance : King Kasibar got rid of his curse.
3. Gayathri Theertham : West of the Hanuman Temple.
Importance : King Kasibar got rid of his curse.
4. Saraswathi Theertham : West of the Hanuman Temple.
Importance : King Kasibar got rid of his curse.
5. Sethu Madhava Theertham : The Tank at the third corridor.
Importance : One will get lakshmi’s blessings and purification of heart.
6. Gandhamadana Theertham : In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple.
Importance : One will get riches and their sins will be absolved after getting rid of their penury.
7. kavatcha Theertham : In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple.
Importance : One will not go to hell.
8. Gavaya Theertham : In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple.
Importance : Shelter under karpaga Virutchaga Tree.
9. Nala Theertham : In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple.
Importance : One will get Soorya Thejas and reach Heaven.
10. Neela Theertham : In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple.
Importance : One will get the benefit of Samastha(entire) yaga and receive Agni Yoga.
11. Sanku Theertham : In the inner corridor of the Temple.
Importance : Vathsanaba, the Sage, got rid of his sin of ingratitude.
12. Sakkara Theertham : In the inner corridor of the Temple.
Importance : The Sun got His hand turned golden.
13. Brahmahathi Vimochana Theertham : In the inner corridor of the Temple.
Importance : Brahamahathi was absolved of his sins.
14. Sooriya Theertham : In the inner corridor of the Temple.
Importance : One will get the knowledge of the past present and the future and reach the worlds they want.
15. Chandra Theertham : In the inner corridor of the Temple.
Importance : One will get the knowledge of the past present and the future and reach the worlds they want.
16. Ganga Theertham : In the inner corridor of the Temple.
Importance : Gananasuruthi Rajah attained wisdom.
17. Yamuna Theertham : In the inner corridor of the Temple.
Importance : Gananasuruthi Rajah attained wisdom.
18. Gaya Theertham : In the inner corridor of the Temple.
Importance : Gananasuruthi Rajah attained wishdom.
19. Siva Theertham : South of nandi Deva in the Temple.
Importance : Completion of Bhaira Brahmahathi.
20. Sadyamirtha Theertham : In the Amman Sannathi.
Importance : Emperor Bururoonu got rid of his curse.
21. Sarva Theertham : In front of Lord Ramanatha’s sannathi.
Importance : Sutharishna got rid of his blindness (from birth), illness and old age and then he prospered.
22. Kodi Theertham : In the first corridor of the Temple.
Importance : Sri Krishna got rid of his Sin of killing his Uncle, Kansa.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to April.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 2 hours.
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs.25/-
Kids Rs. : Rs.25/-
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.25/-
Kids Rs. : Rs.25/-
Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs.25/-
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Tourist taxi are also available.The taxi charges for a small car (Indica) is around Rupees 5 per Km.
Bus : Tamil Nadu Road Transport Corporation buses connect Rameshwaram with all cities in Tamil Nadu, including Kanyakumari, Madurai, Trichy and Thanajvur. Overnight deluxe super fast buses connect Chennai and Bangalore with Rameshwarm, both cities are nearly 600 km away.
Train : Traveling to Rameshwaram by train is one of the easiest ways of reaching the city. The city is well connected to many other prominent places of the state of Tamil Nadu. Therefore, the tourists often prefer rail to the other means of communication in order to travel to Rameshwaram.
Air : The Holy land of Rameshwaram is well connected to other major cities of India. The nearest airport is at Madurai, about 163 kilometers away. This connects you to all the major cities of India. After you get down, you can have both public and private transport to take you to Rameshwaram.
Others : While traveling within the township, you may hire jeeps, auto rickshaws, horse carts and even cycle rickshaw.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry towel and cloths.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Keep your mobile in safe place.
- Before puchasing any product confirm the price from local people.
HelplineEdit
- Ambulance : 102
- Emergency response : 108
- Local police : 100
- Fire service : 101