5 Reasons to Visit Spiritual Place Rameswaram

Rameswaram and ancient, holy temples go hand in hand. In fact, when people think about the former, the latter definitely comes to mind! Trust us, this is not an exaggeration. Rameshwaram is home to some of the most significant and ancient temples of India. And among the long list of temples in this city is the Ramanathaswamy Temple. This is also one of the holy char dhams of India. As you reach the temple, a wave of devotion will gently touch your face and the vibrant architecture of the place will take your breath away. The intricately carved towers, the charming ornate corridors and the fascinating kamalam lotus art on the ceiling, oh, such a treat to the eyes!

Another surprise awaits you inside the temple. See, Rameshwaram is known to be dedicated to Lord Ram, but the most famous temple of the city is not dedicated to Lord Ram. The presiding deity of the temple is actually Lord Shiva. You will see two shiva lingas placed inside the temple. Offer your prayers in front of the lingas and see how your heart is filled with calm and devotion as you spend your time here. Now, hopefully, you can understand why visiting this temple and taking its blessing will be a phenomenal experience.

There are a total of 23 teerthams (holy water bodies) in and around Rameshwaram. Devotees believe that taking a dip in teertams takes one’s sins away. In fact, a devotee’s Rameshwaram teerth is incomplete without taking holy dips in the teerthams. Now, if you are a devotee, if you are on a spiritual journey, a holy dip is something we will definitely suggest. And you must start this journey at Agnitheertham. This one is more of a religious directive than our suggestion. You must be wondering if there is any particular reason for that and to give you the answer, yes, there is!

As far as mythology goes, Sita is believed to have taken a bath at this spot before offering her prayers to Lord Shiva. Even if devotion or spiritual awakening is not what you are looking for, a visit to this teertham, seeing people immersing in the water here, praying for redemption will be a sight that you will remember for a long time!

Located at a distance of 280 km from Rameshwaram is the town of Dhanushkodi. This town once was a trading hub of Tamil Nadu. But in the year 1964, a cyclone hit the town and things changed quite a bit after that. Only the remains of some structures and buildings are left. After some time, the government declared the town to be unfit for habitation. What was once a lively trading hub, welcoming people in large numbers every day is now nothing but a ghost town.

It is true that the town has no people living in it but this town has become a center of attraction for tourists. Most people have this ghost town added to their Rameshwaram tour guide. If you ask us, this place is surely worth a visit!

Much like the many temples, Rameshwar houses many gorgeous beaches. Sandy beaches, clear, deep blue waters in the contrast of the sky blue color above come together and paint bewitching pictures. And give you the perfect spots to relax, sunbathe and laze away! There is more, a lot more! The other side of the picture includes awesome adventures. Canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba, windsurfing, jet-skiing, kitesurfing, waterskiing, surfing, we can go on and on!

So, spend a relaxing time or indulge in thrilling water sports, drink coconut water and eat from the nearby food stalls. Basically have a perfect beach vacation! Time for the important question. Which beach to visit, since there are many in the city. For that, here are some of our top suggestions. Pamban Beach, Ariyaman Beach, Sangumal Beach, Kunthukal Beach, Olaikuda Beach and Kurusadai Island.

Imagine a pristine blue sea, a long bridge floating on the sea and on the bridge a train rushing ahead as the cool wind gently brushes your face! Seems like a scene from a movie or some musical video, doesn’t it! What if we say that this can be your reality? You just have to take a train to Rameshwaram! The bridge that goes over the sea and connects Rameshwaram to the rest of the country is the Pamban bridge. This is the oldest sea bride in India and when you travel through the bridge, your eyes will be blessed with mind-blowing views.

Wherever you are boarding the train from, once the train reaches the bridge, it slows down (for technical reasons) and allows you to make the most of the views. And you know what, even if you are travelling via the bridge for the first time and don’t know when you will reach the bridge, don’t worry. You will understand that you are here as the rest of the passengers will start crowding the windows with their cameras to witness the beauty!

So, not just many wonderful experiences await you inside the city of Rameshwaram, the way to Rameshwaram is also fascinating. Guessing you don’t have any more second thoughts about visiting Rameshwaram, so, don’t wait any further! Book one of the hotels in Rameswaram, pack your bag and get ready for an incredible trip!