Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga ✓

📍 Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu

⭐ Featured National Significance

Located on Pamban Island in Tamil Nadu, Rameshwaram Temple is unique as both a Jyotirlinga and Char Dham, where Lord Rama worshipped Shiva before crossing to Lanka, making it sacred to both Shaivites and Vaishnavites.

🕒 Practical Information

Temple Timings: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Darshan Timings: Morning: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Evening: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Special darshan timings during festivals.

Entry Fee: Free (No entry fee)

Parking: ✓ Available

🕉️ Spiritual Details

Primary Deity:

Lord Ramanathaswamy (Shiva)

Temple Type:

Jyotirlinga and Char Dham

Deity Forms:

Jyotirlinga, Ramanathaswamy, Rama's Shiva

✨ Spiritual Highlights

Unique Powers:

The temple provides the combined blessings of Char Dham and Jyotirlinga pilgrimages. It represents the perfect devotion of Rama to Shiva and grants liberation, victory over enemies, and divine grace.

Miracle Beliefs:

The temple is famous for its 22 sacred wells with different healing properties. Bathing in these wells is believed to cure diseases and grant spiritual purification. The temple grants victory in righteous causes.

Devotee Practices:

Bathing in 22 sacred wells (theerthams), offering prayers at both lingams, performing abhishekam, walking through the magnificent corridors, and combining Rama and Shiva worship.

Spiritual Benefits:

Spiritual liberation, victory in righteous endeavors, healing from diseases, purification of body and soul, divine grace from both Rama and Shiva, and completion of sacred pilgrimages.

📖 About Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga

Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and also one of the four Char Dhams, making it doubly sacred. Located on Pamban Island, the temple is associated with the Ramayana, where Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva seeking forgiveness for killing Ravana (a Brahmin) and blessings for victory. The temple is famous for its magnificent corridors, 22 sacred wells (theerthams) with different healing properties, and being the southernmost Jyotirlinga. The temple represents the unity of Shaivism and Vaishnavism and is considered essential for completing both Char Dham and Jyotirlinga pilgrimages.

🏛️ Architecture & Heritage

Architectural Style:

Dravidian Architecture (12th Century CE (Pandya Period))

Architecture Highlights:

Magnificent 1000-pillar corridors (longest in the world), intricate Dravidian architecture, beautiful gopurams, carved stone pillars, and island temple setting

Sacred Objects:

Two main Jyotirlingas (Ramalingam and Vishwalingam), 22 sacred wells, ancient sculptures, Rama-Sita-Hanuman idols, and magnificent corridors

🎉 Festivals & Celebrations

Major Festivals:

Maha Shivaratri Ram Navami Kartik Purnima Aadi Amavasai Mahalaya Amavasai

Festival Dates:

Maha Shivaratri: February-March, Ram Navami: March-April, Aadi Amavasai: July-August

Special Events:

Sacred well bathing ceremonies, special Rama-Shiva combined worship, corridor processions

Seasonal Celebrations:

Monsoon season temple festivals, winter spiritual gatherings, summer pilgrimage season

🙏 Rituals & Traditions

Daily Rituals:

Sacred well bathing rituals, dual lingam worship, traditional South Indian pujas, abhishekam ceremonies, and Ramayana recitations

Special Traditions:

22 sacred well bathing tradition, dual Jyotirlinga worship, Rama-Shiva combined devotion, corridor circumambulation, and Char Dham completion

Prasada Available:

Traditional Tamil prasadam including coconut, bananas, sacred rice, and blessed water from sacred wells

👕 Visitor Guidelines

Dress Code:

Traditional South Indian attire preferred. Dhoti for men, saree for women recommended. Modest clothing required. Remove footwear and upper garments for men inside sanctum.

Accessibility:

Wheelchair accessible to main areas. Long corridors may be challenging. Assistance available for elderly and disabled devotees.

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🕉️ Divine Snapshot

Primary Deity:

Lord Ramanathaswamy (Shiva)

Temple Category:

Jyotirlinga and Char Dham

Temple Timings:

5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location:

Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu

Full Address:

Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu 623526, India

✈️ How to Reach

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Nearest Airport:

Madurai Airport (174 km)

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Nearest Railway:

Rameshwaram Railway Station (2 km)

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Nearest Bus Stop:

Rameshwaram Bus Stand (1 km)

Travel Tips:

By Road: Connected via Pamban Bridge from mainland. By Train: Rameshwaram is connected by rail via Pamban Bridge. Scenic island journey.

🏨 Accommodation

Various accommodations available including temple guest houses, hotels, and government rest houses. Advance booking recommended during peak seasons.

🗺️ Nearby Attractions

Dhanushkodi, Pamban Bridge, Abdul Kalam Memorial, Gandhamadana Parvatham, and Agni Theertham beach

🙏 Associated Deities

Goddess Parvathavardhini Lord Rama Hanuman Lord Ganesha Nandi

🎧 Audio Guide Available

Audio guide is available for this temple to enhance your spiritual experience.