Saturday, July 11, 2020

Top 12 Places to visit in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu

Give a visit to unforgettable stunning view of sculptural art, Haunted Town and Divine Vision in Rameshwaram.

 

The ocean side town Rameshwaram is also known as Pamban Island in Tamil Nadu is critical for being the spot in India that is nearest to neighboring Sri Lanka. It sits on Pamban Island in the Gulf of Munnar, simply off the Indian territory at the tip of the Indian Peninsula. Rameshwaram is likewise a well known journey goal. 

The town has extraordinary essentials to Hindus as one of the heavenly Char Dham—the four holy dwelling places related with manifestations of Lord Vishnu. As per folklore, Lord Ram as the seventh manifestation of Vishnu, assembled a scaffold from Rameshwaram to Sri Lanka to safeguard his better half Sita from the malicious grasps of devil ruler Ravan, also a Brahman. Hindus accept that meeting all the Char Dham will assist them with accomplishing moksha i.e. freedom from resurrection. 


Explore From Abandoned Town to Divine Vision in Rameshwaram..


 1. Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple :- 

"One of the Jyotirlinga" 

 

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The Ramanathaswamy Temple stands apart of all the Rameshwaram sanctuaries due to its strictness and design wonderfulness. The sanctuary houses the symbol of Lord Shiva and has one of the twelve one of a kind jyotirlingas, found on the planet.


As per the old stories, the sanctuary premises used to have 112 lakes, of which just 12 remain. The sanctuary additionally draws in guests as a result of its engineering. It houses the second biggest pillared hall on the planet.

Its heavenly lobby of in excess of 1,200 cut sandstone columns, which frames the external passage. The roof is shrouded in bright kamalam lotus workmanship.

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Sadly, photography is not allowed, at this point permitted because of expanded security. Every single electronic gadget, including PDAs and cameras, must be left at the capacity counter before entering the sanctuary.

Temple Timing :-  5 a.m. to 1 p.m. &  3 p.m. to  9 p.m.

Months to visit :-  From October to April. If possible than on any Hindu festival. 

 

 2. Holy Bath at Agnitheertham :- 

"Wash away your sins in Agnitheertham at Rameshwaram"

Taking a dunk in the 23 theerthams which are also knows as blessed water bodies in and around Ramanathaswamy Temple is a fundamental piece of washing ceaselessly sins. Agnitheertham, which is situated at the ocean two or three hundred meters before the sanctuary's east entryway. It's standard to bath in all the theerthams before adoring the divinity, in spite of the fact that this isn't necessary.

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Washing must be done in a set request, as coordinated by signs, beginning at Agnitheertham first. It's accepted that Sita washed in the ocean at that spot and offered supplications to Lord Shiva. Master Agni i.e. the fire god likewise showed up there to persuade Ram that Sita had been devoted to him while held hostage by Ravan. Do take note of that you'll be required to change out of your wet garments in the wake of washing in the theerthams at the sanctuary so as to enter the inward sanctum where the divinity is.

Temple Timing :-  5 a.m. to 1 p.m. &  3 p.m. to  9 p.m.

Months to visit :-  February to March. If possible than go on any Hindu festival. 

   

3. Ghost Town of Dhanushkodi :- 

 "Haunted or Abandoned Town"

 In 1964, a cyclone hit the prospering exchange town of Dhanushkodi, at around 280 kilometers for each hour cleaning its majority and a traveler train out. It is estimated that about 2,000 people died in the storm. The town, which sat on a meager portion of land that extends towards Sri Lanka, was swamped under ocean water.

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The legislature proclaimed it an apparition town, unfit for home. All that is left are the divided desolate survives from a couple of structures, for example, the congregation, post office, and railroad station. There are likewise railroad tracks under the sand. The railroad line used to end at a dock at Dhanushkodi from where Sri Lanka was associated by ship. Up until mid-2017, the best way to reach Dhanushkodi was to drive over the sand. Be that as it may, a beautiful new street presently experiences Dhanushkodi to the land's end at Arichal Munai (Erosion Point), where the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal meet. Travel time is around a little ways from Rameshwaram. 

Timing :-  last trip timing is 6:00 PM

Months to visit :-  From October to February. If possible than on any Hindu festival.

 

4.  Edge of India :-   

"Stand at end of India"

Arichal Munai, just past Dhanushkodi, is in fact the boundary among India and Sri Lanka. Since the separation between the two nations is just 18 nautical miles, it doesn't satisfy universal laws for an attainable limit line. Henceforth, the legislatures settled on a nonexistent one.

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 A chain of limestone reefs, known as Adam's Bridge, stretches out right to the shoreline of Sri Lanka. Hindus call it Ram Setu and see it as leftovers of the scaffold that Lord Ram assembled. Some even say it was conceivable to stroll on the extension until it was pulverized by a typhoon in 1480.

Months to visit :-  From October to April. If possible than on any Hindu festival. 

  

5. Pamban Rail Bridge :-   

''Take a Train ride Over the Pamban Bridge''

Pamban Island is joined to the Indian territory by two vital extensions. One is Pamban Rail Bridge, the most established ocean connect in India. It was finished in 1914. The other is Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge, which opened in 1988 and runs corresponding to the rail connect. Spreading over 2.35 kilometers (1.46 miles), it's the second longest ocean connect in India. 

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The train crossing the railway bridge is particularly exciting because it is close to the sea-it is actually too low, and the central part of the bridge is opened to allow ships to pass through. Here are the Indian Railways prepares that leave from Rameshwaram and show up in Rameshwaram.


6. Kite Surfing :-   

''Figure out How to Kite Surf ''

It might come as an unexpected that Rameshwaram, which is conspicuously known for sanctuary the travel industry, is extraordinary compared to other kite riding goals in India!

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The kite-riding season follows the breeze stream of the storm. The late spring season runs from April to September at Kathadi South,  Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu , while the winter season is from December to March at Kathadi North, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu . In case you're not inspired by kite-surfing, you can in any case appreciate other water sports, for example, swimming, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding.

Months to visit :-  From April to September & December to March. If possible than on any Hindu festival. 


 

7.  Flamingos in the Ocean :-

"Spot Flamingos and other Migratory Birds"

Nature-darlings will be enchanted to locate various winged animal asylums that can be visited on day trips from Rameshwaram. Arichamunai Bird Sanctuary, close to Dhanushkodi, is nearest to Rameshwaram. you might be sufficiently fortunate to see flamingos that have flown right from Australia. They stand together in the ocean searching for food.

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Chitrangudi and Kanjirankulam havens are additionally worth visiting on the terrain. They're both arranged close Mudukulathur in the Ramanathapuram region of Tamil Nadu, several hours from Rameshwaram. Another choice is the generally new Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary, just an hour from Rameshwaram on the terrain. The greater part of the fowls are there among October and March. They incorporate copious painted storks, pelicans, egrets and ibis. 

Best Month :- December to March


8. Previous President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam House :-

"See Where Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Grew Up"

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The youth home of India's eleventh president, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, is in Rameshwaram and has been changed over into a historical center that is kept up by his senior sibling. Just as being a mainstream president who served from 2002 to 2007, Kalam was a regarded researcher who worked in aerospace engineering. The gallery's displays portray an incredible tale and accomplishments. It's situated on Mosque Street and is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Entrance Timing :-  10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

 

9. Jada Teertham :-  

"The Ancient Place"

 Jada Tritham Temple is located three kilometers from the Ramanathaswama Temple and has a sacred mythological pond. The pond is considered very holy in the temple because of the legendary fact that Lord Rama washed his hair in his waters before worshiping Lord Shiva, after killing Ravana and saving Sita. The temple attracts tourists from all over the world.

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The temple houses the statue of Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman and Shiva monument is also kept on its side and worshiped. There is also the neighboring temple of Lord Kapardisvara, located at the sacred pond, which is also crowded by devotees throughout the year. If you want to see the best in the temple, be sure to visit it during the Shivratri and Rama Navaratri festivals.

Location :- Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 623526

Open Timings :- 6:00 AM -11:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Distance :- The temple is located 3.5kms away from Ramanathaswamy temple and one can reach via bus or taxi.


10. Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple :-

           "Hanuman sanctuary & Magnificent Architecture.."

A large portion of the individuals who visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple, likewise visit the Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple, which is situated a good ways off of two kilometers in particular. Where the sanctuary is arranged is respected to be an incredibly heavenly sanctuary and is known because of the amazing significance.


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As indicated by the legends, it is said this is the heavenly spot where Lord Hanuman had uncovered the mystery about his five appearances. Aficionados can offer supplications to Lord Hanuman, alongside Lord Rama, Sita, and Laxmana. The unbelievable sanctuary additionally includes a skimming stone, which is said to begin from Sethu Bandhanam, in Ramayana. Visit the sanctuary on the event of Hanuman Jayanti to appreciate the happy enthusiasm.

Location :- Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu 623526

Temple Timings :- 6:00 AM -12:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

Best Time To Visit :- Hanuman Jayanti, Saturdays. 

Distance :- The temple is easily accessible by road and one can take a bus or hire a taxi from a city.

  

11. Gandhamadhana Parvatham :-  

 "Surreal Place...."

It is accepted that the Gandhamadhana Parvatham is the mountain which was referenced in Ramayana. This is a similar mountain from where Lord Hanuman should bring the therapeutic spices for sparing Laxman's life. 


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This was the mountain which Lord Hanuman carried on their shoulders. At the head of the mountain rests a twofold celebrated sanctuary of Lord Rama which likewise has the feet engravings of the Chakra. The sanctuary is situated a good ways off of around 3 kms from the town and viewed as one of the top purposes of Rameshwaram. The engineering of the sanctuary mirrors the bona fide structure of the sanctuaries of the South.
 

Temple Timing :- 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM - 6:00  PM 

Location :- 3 kms from island, Rameshwaram, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu – 623526

Distance :- Nearest location is City Centre which is just 2.5 kms away from the temple. 

Best Time To Visit :- Several Hindu festivals such as Rama Navami are a good time to visit this temple. 

 

 12. Kothandaramaswamy Temple :- 

"Intricately Built..."

This is an old journey which was worked around 500 years back in the unassuming community of Rameshwaram. 

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The sanctuary is situated in the region of the ocean and it is viewed as perhaps the best spot to follow the impressions of Lord Rama. It is accepted by local people that the compositions and the mass of sanctuaries portrays the narrative of the last ceremonies of Pattabhishekam of Vibhishan here. Something else which makes this sanctuary significant is that it is the main sanctuary which endure the 1964 tornado which washed away Dhanushkodi.

Temple Timings :- 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM   

Best Time To Visit :- Any time of the year is best to visit.

Location :- Temple, Kochi – Madurai – Dhanushkodi Rd, Munichallai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625009.  

Distance :- The temple is situated 12 kms away from the main city and buses run frequently at this route.


Note :-

How to Reach Rameshwaram by Air?

 The city doesn't have its very own air terminal yet voyagers from various pieces of the nation can land at the moving toward air terminal at Madurai. The Madurai air terminal is roughly 170 km away from the core of Rameshwaram city. From the air terminal, one can without much of a stretch recruit private taxis just as cabs to arrive at this strict city. 

 

How to Reach Rameshwaram by Train?

The Rameshwaram railroad station is legitimately associated through rail to every significant station of Coimbatore, Trichy, Madurai, Thanjavur and Chennai. Significant urban communities of Tamil Nadu are associated straightforwardly to Rameshwaram by means of railroad systems. There are different kinds of trains that show up and leave from the city, for example, superfast, express and mail trains.  

 

How to Reach Rameshwaram by Road?

The city is associated with every significant city of Tamil Nadu subsequently you can without much of a stretch arrive at the city by street. Visit transport administration is accessible from Madurai and numerous different urban areas to arrive at Tamil Nadu. Chennai is roughly 650 km away from the core of Rameshwaram. Madurai (169km), Tiruchirappalli (271km) and Thanjavur (231 km) can be gone from Rameshwaram by street.



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