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About Rameshwaram India: Rameshwaram is the sacred island which is nestled in the Gulf or Munnar at the tip of Indian peninsula. It is known as the major pilgrimage destination for Hindus in South India. It is said that pilgrimage to Kashi is not considered to be completed when the pilgrimage travel to Rameshwaram is not done and is popularly known as the 'Banaras of South'. Legend of Rameshwaram Temple: According to Hindu mythology, it is said that the one who visits Rameshwaram India attains Moksha. As the place Rameshwaram is having the one of the twelve Jyotirlinga, the Linga of Sri Ranganatha as the presiding deity. The temple of Rameshwaram covers the area of 61.8 kilometers square and is shaped like a conch. The epitome of Dravidian style temple, Ramanathaswamy temple covers the major area of Rameshwaram and it also boasts to have the largest corridor in India. The temple was built over the number of time at the beginning of 12th century. The temple is having 22 wells with the medicinal properties. What To See in Rameshwaram: There are many tourist attraction in and around Rameshwaram temple that are as follows: Ramanathaswamy Temple: Ramanathaswamy Temple has been located in the important temples in South India The temple is popular among the people for 1200 massive granite columns and is the fine example of late Dravidian architecture. Agnitheertham: To absolve himself from the killing of Ravana, Lord Rama worshiped Lord Shiva here in Agnitheertham which is located at the distance of 100 meters away from Ramanathaswamy Temple. The water of this place is considered sacred and tourists comes specially to take take the holy bath. Ramjharokha Temple: This temple is situated on the highest point of the island on Rameshwaram, Gandamadana Parvatham which is at 5 kilometers from Rameshwaram. The shrine is having the impression of Lord Rama's feet which has been placed on a Chakra (wheel). Dhanushkodi: The name of the the place has been done after the Lord Rama's bow (dhanush), Dhanushkodi which is at the distance of 8 kilometers from Rameshwaram. In the year 1964 the Kothandaramaswamy Temple at Dhanushkodi has been destroyed completely by terrible cyclone. In this temple there was the huge temples of Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman and Vibhishana (brother of Ravana). Pooja Timings at Rameshwaram Temple The temple remains close from 5 am to 1 pm and from 3 om to 9 pm. Author Bio: So travel to South India to visit this wonderful Rameshwaram temple, which is one of the best attractions of South India tourism.
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