The Ramanathaswamy Temple is one of the most revered Hindu temples in India, located on Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, which are sacred shrines dedicated to Shiva.
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, called the Ramalingam, and the one brought by Hanuman from Kailash, called the Vishvalingam.
Agni Tirtham - Rameswaram
“ Agni Thirtham means - Agni - Fire , Tirtham - Holy Water ”
About Agni Tirtham
Agni Tirtham, located in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India, is one of the sacred water bodies (Tirthas) associated with the region.
The beach, situated to the east of the Ramanathaswamy Temple, is widely known by this name and is among the most frequented Tirthams in Rameswaram for taking a holy bath.
Agni Tirtham is deeply revered by devotees, who believe that taking a holy dip in its waters can purify them of sins and bring blessings.
Many also hold the faith that performing rituals and prayers at Agni Tirtham, especially for childless couples, can lead to the fulfillment of their desires, including being blessed with children.
The site’s spiritual significance is closely tied to its association with Lord Shiva and the nearby Ramanathaswamy Temple.
Pamban Bridge
“ The first-ever bridge built across the sea in India ”
About Pamban Bridge
The Pamban Bridge is a railway bridge that links the town of Rameswaram on Pamban Island to Mandapam on the Indian mainland.
It was inaugurated on 24 February 1914 as India's first sea bridge and held the title of the country's longest sea bridge until the Bandra-Worli Sea Link was opened in 2010.
