RAMESWARAM

Rameswaram is a town in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, a major pilgrimage centre. It is believed that those who go to Varanasi (Kasi) have to consummate their pilgrimage at Rameswaram. Rameswara means “”Lord of Rama”” in Sanskrit. According to Hindu mythology, this is the place from where the Hindu god Rama built a bridge, across the sea to Lanka to rescue his wife Sita from her abductor Ravana. The Ramanathaswamy Temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva is located at the centre of the town and is closely associated with Rama. The temple is worldwide known for its magnificient corridor. It is considered a holy pilgrimage site for both Shaivites and Vaishnavites.

The other places of interests includes Ramanathaswamy Temple, Gandha,athana Parvatham, Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Pamban Bridge. Rameswaram is connected by rail to all major cities like Chennai, Madurai and Trichy.