The temple’s history is linked with the Hindu epic Ramayana. After the victory over Ravana, Lord Rama headed to Rameshwar while his way back to Ayodhya. To compensate for the sin of assassinating Ravana, a strong Shiva devotee, Sri Rama wanted to worship Lord Shiva. He sought help of Hanuman to get the Shivling from Mount Kailash. Hanuman couldn’t make it in time for the installation. Hence Sri Rama along with Sita made a beautiful linga with sand, and installed the same, named it as Ramalingam. Later, when Hanuman came with the Shivling, that was also installed. Since then, it has been a tradition to worship the Shivlingam before the Ramalingam in the temple.
Sri Ramanathaswamy Dham
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Tamil Nadu : Madurai ➡️ Rameshwaram ➡️ Madurai
The Origin of the Sri Ramanathaswamy Dham Jyothirlinga
Understanding the Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple
The Rameswaram temple is one of the 4 temples of the Char Dham Yatra (representing the South direction) The temple stands tall in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. The temple is an exquisite example of Dravidian architecture in India. It has 22 teerthams (sacred ponds) bearing holy water which can rinse off all earthly evils from the body. The swarming 120-feet Gopurams adorn the skyline of the Rameswaram island. The striking features of its interior include massive colonnades standing on 5-feet platforms.
Poojas and Rituals
The following poojas are held in Ramnathaswamy temple:
Morning Pooja between 5 – 10 am includes : Palliyarai Deepa Arathana, Spadigalinga Deepa Arathana, Thiruvananthal Deepa Arathana, Vila Pooja, Kalasanthi Pooja.
The Uchikala Pooja happens at 12pm (Noon)
Evening Pooja is between 6 – 8.45pm: Sayaratcha Pooja, Arthajama Pooja, Palliyarai Pooja.
Special rituals include: Rudra Abisheka Pooja, Pitru Dosh Nivaran Pooja, Parth Shivaling Pooja.
Itinerary
This trip can be combined with the holy visit to the Maa Meenakshi Shakthi Peeta. Have a look to get a picture.
You could also select places of your choice and we would love to tailor the itinerary for you!
After arrival at Madurai, we proceed to Rameshwaram. Visit the Abdul Kalam Museum and the famous Pamban Bridge. The evening is free.
Night stay: Rameshwaram
We encourage to take the early morning 5:00 am visit to the RamanathaSwamy temple to see the Spatikalingam. After which take holy sprinkles from the 22 sacred wells created by Lord Rama. Proceed to visit Dhanushkodi, a short trip from Rameshwaram. Post lunch proceed to Madurai. Evening is free to explore and shop at Madurai.
Night stay: Madurai
In the morning, take a visit to Maa Meenakshi shrine. Post lunch, proceed to hometown
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How to reach?
Rameshwaram is accessible by all modes of transport – Flight, train, bus and car. We are happy to house your suitable means to travel. The nearest airport is Madurai and nearest train station is Rameshwaram Railway Station. Roads are also well connected via National Highways.
Best time to visit
Rameshwaram can be visited all through the year. We could avoid the hottest months of summer from March to May. The weather is extremely hot, humid, with temperatures reaching up to 40∘????.
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