Rameshwaram Temple
Rameswaram is known for its theerthas( wells ) in and around the main temple.
This place is equally sacred to both Vaishnavites and Saivites. According to
Hindu Mithology, if one will visit Rameswaram and pray Lord Shiva means, the
whole sins will be relieved from the body.
The Ramanathaswamy temple is renowned for its magnificent corridors and massive
sculptured pillars. The third corridor of Ramanathaswamy temple is the longest
one in the world . Besides pilgrimage, Rameswaram Island has several places
which ideally suites for picnic programmes. There are beautiful beaches at Olaikuda,
Dhanushkodi and Pamban.
Olaikuda beach ( 1 km ) from the main temple is engulfed by coral reefs which
makes sea bathing safe and enjoyable .With diving glasses and respiration tubes,
Scuba diving can be done safely. Australian Flamingos, Sea Gulls and variety
of birds migrates to Rameswaram Island during winter. Rameswaram is one of the
main fishing centres of Tamil Nadu. Variety of fishes including export quality
fish like prawns, sea cucumber, lobster etc. are available, Rameswaram is also
famous for its dry fish.
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