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Ramanathaswamy Temple

Ramanathaswamy Temple (Irāmanātasvāmi Kōyil) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva on Rameswaram island in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It also happens to be one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples. It is one of the 274 Paadal Petra Sthalams, and three of the most respected Nayanars (Saivite saints), Appar, Sundarar, and Tirugnana Sambandar, have exalted it with their songs. The temple was enlarged by the Pandya Dynasty around the 12th century, and its main shrines sanctuary were reconstructed by Jeyaveera Cinkaiariyan and his successor Gunaveera Cinkaiariyan of the Jaffna kingdom. Among all Hindu temples in India, this one has the longest corridor. The Rameswaram temple is a holy pilgrimage site for Shaivites, Vaishnavites, and Smarthas. Rama built and worshipped the presiding deity, the Lingam of Ramanathaswamy (Shiva), before crossing the bridge to Lanka.

 Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple, EAST CAR STREET, Rameswaram Ramanathapuram - 623526.


Rameswaram is one of India's oldest and most well-known pilgrimage sites. It is related to the Ramayana period of history. Rameswaram Temple is also a representation of Indian honesty. The Kasi pilgrimage is regarded as one of the most important religious responsibilities of the people. Only after worshipping Ramanathaswamy at Rameshwaram is the kasi yatra complete. Rameswaram is the only south Indian siva temple among India's four major temples: Rameswaram, Dawrka, Puri, and Badrinath. Rameswaram is the lone Shiva temple among these four Dhams, while the other three are Vaishnava temples. Eleven of the twelve Jyotirlingas are in the north, with only Rameswaram in the south. The name Rameswaram comes from Sri Ramapran's worship of Shiva (Ishvara) in this location. Thirunavukkarasar, Thirugana Sankara, Arunagirinathar Muthuswami Dixithar, and many more saints have sung the glories of Shiva and the goddess of this temple in their hymns. Teh temple is located on a 15-acre picturesque conch-shaped island. The 22 sacred theerthams found within the temple cleanses the body and heart. Taking a holy bath in one of these theerthams is regarded extremely sacred.

Contact

 04573-221223.
 rameshwaramtemple@tnhrce.com
  Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple, EAST CAR STREET, Rameswaram Ramanathapuram - 623526.


Architecture


The primary deity of the temple is Ramanathaswamy (Shiva) in the form of lingam. There are two lingams inside the sanctum - one built by Rama, from sand, residing as the main deity, Ramalingam and the one brought by Hanuman from Kailash called Vishwalingam. Rama instructed that the Vishwalingam should be worshipped first since it was brought by Hanuman - the tradition continues even today.

Third Corridor Raja of Ramnad Thiru. Muthumalinga Sethupathi has completed the world-famous third corridor in this temple.

The construction peroid - 1740 to 1770

Outer wing-East-West - 690 feet
North-South - 435 feet
East-West - 649 feet
North-South - 395 feet
Total Number of Pillars 1212
Height of Corridor - 22 feet 71/2 inches

Deity

Maa Kali / Bhavatarini

Celebration/Festivals

List of Monthly Poojas

* pradhosham (Monthly Twice)
* Monthly Kaarthikai
* Amavasai (No Moon Day)
* Sangadahara Chathurthi
* Monthly Sashti
* Monthly Siva Rathri

Weekly Poojas in Rameswaram Temple

* Somavara Pooja (Every Monday)
* Dhakshina Moorthy Pooja (Every Thurday)
* Ambal Procession inside Third Corridor (Every Friday)
* Navagraha Pooja (Every Saturday)
Urchavams (Special Events on Demands)
The devotees can able to arrange following Events on demand by paying certain amout to the Temple Devashthanam.
* Velli Ratha Urchavam
(Ramanathaswamy - Parvathavarthini Silver Car Procession)
* Pancha Moorthi Urchavam
(Procession of Five divine idols)
* Thanga Pallakku Urchavam
(Golden Car Procession of Parvathavarthini Ambal inside Temple)

Religious Activities

Daily Routine

Temple Workshop Time

4.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

to

3.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Pooja  Timing

Thiruvanandal pooja       06:00 AM to 06:15 AM IST

Vilaa pooja          07:00 AM to 07:15 AM IST

Kalasandhi pooja              10:00 AM to 10:15 AM IST

Uchi Kaala Pooja               12:00 PM to 12:15 PM IST.

Sayaraksha Pooja (Evening)        06:00 PM to 06:15 PM IST

Ardhajama Pooja             08:30 PM to 08:45 PM IST.

Significance of Rameswaram Temple

Rameshwaram Ramanthaswamy Temple, along with Badrinath, Dwarka, and Puri, is one of the holy char Dham (Four Divine Sites). This heavenly illumination is also one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, which represent Lord Shiva's boundless nature. The temple is frequently referred to as "Kashi of the South," indicating its importance.

It is one of the 274 Paadal Petra Sthalams, where Appar, Sundarar, and Tirugnana Sambandar, three of the most revered Nayanars (Saivite Saints), have worshipped the temple with their songs. Lord Shiva is said to exist. From here, the Rama Sethu, the famed bridge that the Lord walked through to reach Sri Lanka, was built.

According to the Skanda Purana, 24 Tirthas (Holy Water Bodies) are significant. A holy bath in these Tirthas is a primary goal of the Rameswaram pilgrimage and is regarded similar to purification. Within Ramanathaswamy Temple, there are 22 Tirthas, the first and most important of which is known as Agni Theertham (Bay of Bengal).

Visitor Guide

Rameswaram's Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple is situated on an island off the coast of Ramanathapuram District. The temple is 155 kilometres from Madurai, 3 kilometres from Rameswaram Bus Station, and 2 kilometres from Rameswaram Railway Station.

Nearby Tourist Places

Agnitheertham

Nr. Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram 623726 India
0.1   km from Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple

Hanuman Temple

3 Km From Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram India
0.2 km from Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple

Gandhamadhana Parvatham

3 Km From Ramanathaswamy Temple Near Madurai City, Rameswaram India
2.3 km from Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple

Pamban bridge

Pamban Island, Rameswaram India
12.4 km from Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple