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Rameshwaram is a religious town, located in the Ramanathapuram district. It is situated on the Pamban Island, which is just 50 km away from Mannar Island in Sri Lanka.
Ramanathaswamy is a famous temple in Rameshwaram. It is an example of Dravidian architecture and has spectacular corridors and massive pillars. These pillars are known for their elaborate design. The construction of this temple began in the 12th century and additions to it were made by various rulers. This temple has a magnificent gopuram.
Adam’s bridge is another popular place in Rasmeswaram. It has many islets and reefs that connect Sri Lanka with India. Kothandaraswamy, a temple in Rameshwaram, is believed to be the spot where Ravana’s brother surrendered to Lord Ram.
The Dahnushkodi beach is a place, which is relatively empty and thus you can have it to yourself.
| Population: |
32,224 (2001) |
| Nearest Major City(s): |
Madurai is 149 km from Rameshwaram, Thanjavur is 169 km from the city, Tiruchchirappalli is 182 km from the city and, Tirunelveli is 186 km from the city. |
| How to reach: |
Rameshwaram By Air
The closest major airport is Madurai Airport. This airport has domestic flights from Madurai and is about 146 km from Rameshwaram.
Rameshwaram By Train
The nearest railway station is Rameshwaram railway station, which is 3 km from the city.
Rameshwaram By Road
Rameshwaram is well connected by roads to all the main towns. |
| Major Tourist Attraction: |
Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi Temple, Hanuman Temple, Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Rama Tirtham, Lakshmana Tirtham , Jatayu Tirtham , Gandhamadhana Parvatham, Badrakaliamman Temple , The Five-faced Hanuman Temple , Jada Tirtham , Nambu Nayagiamman Temple, Agnitheertham , Villoondi Tirtham, Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge. |
| Speciality(Famous for): |
Ramanathswamy temple is very famousfor India's longest temple corridor ever built |
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