Jyotirlinga · Tamil Nadu
Ramanathaswamy Temple
A Jyotirlinga on Rameswaram island, famed for having one of the longest temple corridors in India.
- Primary deity
- Shiva (Jyotirlinga)
- Location
- Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
- Category
- Jyotirlinga
- Coordinates
- 9.288, 79.317
History
Developed over centuries with major contributions from the Pandya, Nayak and later rulers; closely tied to the Ramayana tradition.
Architecture
Grand Dravidian temple with towering gopurams and immense pillared corridors.
Legend & tradition
Tradition holds that Rama worshipped Shiva here to atone after the war in Lanka; the temple has 22 sacred theerthams (water bodies).
Festivals
Darshan & timings
Generally open from early morning to night with ritual baths at the theerthams. Confirm exact timings with the temple before visiting.
How to reach
Nearest railway station: Rameswaram. Nearest airport: Madurai (~170 km).
Sources
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