Rameshwaram is an island situated on the tip of the Indian peninsula.

The city is also an important south India pilgrimage center of the Indians. It is the place from where Lord Rama had built a bridge across the sea to rescue his consort Sita.This is the place where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva to cleanse away the sin of Ravana. Both the Vaishnavites and Shaivites visit this pilgrimage city.

Rameshwaram is significant for the Hindus. The
presiding deity is the Linga Of Sri Ranganatha, which happens to be one of the
twelve Jyotirlingas of India. Rameshwaram is popularly referred as the 'Benaras
of the south'. In order to attain Moksha it is believed that a visit to
Rameshwaram is mandatory. In fact the entire area of Rameshwaram is associated
with various incidents from the Ramayana. The city of Rameshwaram happens to be
one of the most visited pilgrim sites in India.

The places of visit include the Ramanathaswamy
Temple, which was built in the 17th century and is situated close to the sea on
the eastern side of the island; this temple is famous for its 1200 gigantic
granite columns. At a distance of about 100 metres comes the Agnitheertham,
where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva, to absolve himself from the killing
Ravana.Another shrine called Gandamadana Parvatham is worth visiting. This
shrine is found at 2kms away from Rameshwaram. A place called Dhanushkodi named
after Rama's bow is at the eastern end of the island at a distance of 8 kms
from Rameshwaram.



Pamban Bridge

Pamban bridge is 3 kms long which connects the island of Rameshwaram
Dhanuskodi to the mainland. This is the longest bridge in India and illustrates
the marvel of the engineers. The bridge allowed meter gauge trains to run over
it since 1911. The Department of Railways has planned to run broad guage trains
over it and the works are going on. One can have a beautiful view of the sea
while crossing through this bridge.



Dhanuskodi

This is the easternmost tip of Rameshwaram. Most of this spot is occupied by
the sea during tropical cyclones. On the way, the Kodandarama temple exists.
The nearby places Tiruppullaani & Devipatnam also have legends associated
with Ramayana.