Places of Interest
Sri Ramanathawasmy Temple (2 kms from Railway station) :The temple of Sree Ramanathaswamy at Rameswaram is said to have been constructed at the instance of a prince of Sri Lanka. It is also said that it took 350 years to construct the temple. This temple dates back to the 17th century. The tall tower measuring 30 metres (110 feet), and the gateway are in a big quadrangle. This quadrangle is 350 metres (1000 ft) long and 198 metres (650 feet) broad. An impressive pillared corridor surrounds the quadrangle. Its total length is 1,220 metres (4,000 feet). It is very rare to find such a beautiful and grand corridor anywhere in the world. There are hundreds of pillars on either side of the corridor. Each pillar is a line piece of stone carvings. The structure, with its superb art, creates awe in the minds of the observers.
Agneetheertham :
Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple is facing east. Beyond the main entrance (100 metres) of the temple, the sea is very calm. The water of this place is considered sacred. It is known as Agneetheertham. Before entering the temple, pilgrims take bathe in this place.
Dhanushkodi :
The place is 13 kms from Railway Station Dhanushkodi is the southern most tip of the island. It was completely washed away by the 1964 cyclone. But the Kothaadaramaswamy temple on the way remains safe. It can be reached by road from Rameswaram.
Kurusadi Islands :
It is paradise of Biologists. Scholars from various places come to this island to research and study. Around the island, there are a number of islands. One should approach fisheries department to go to the island. It is about 20 kms from Rameswaram.
Kothandaramar Temple (8 kms. from the temple) :
It is a sub-temple of Rameswaram Temple. This temple is on sandy hillock. Besides the stone images, there are bronze images of Sita, Rama, Lakshmana and Hanuman. Vibhishana is also there and the story is that he sought the protection of Rama here and he was crowned by Sree Rama.
Mount Gandhamadhdhanam (2 kms from the temple) :
This is a pretty two storeyed structure on a sandy elevation. It is said that Hanuman made his wonderful leap to Lanka from this peak. The shrine is Sree Rama’s Paadham (feet).
