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Indian City Travel Guide >> Rameswaram |
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| Main Languages |
Tamil-Local language and English |
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| Population | Approx. 50,000 | ||
| Area | 51.8 sq. kms | ||
| October to March | Throughout the year | ||
| Temperature | Summer-Max: 37oC
Min: 30oC Winter - Max: 30oC Min: 25oC |
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| Main Attraction |
Dhanushkodi |
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About Rameswaram |
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Rameswaram, the Temple City, is situated in the Ramanathapuram District of Tamilnadu State. It is an island of 31 miles length and 7 miles width in the shape of Vishnups Conch. It is a pilgrimage center of nationwide importance, as Rama is said to have worshipped Shiva here on his way back from Sri Lanka. The deity here constitutes one of the 12 Jyotirlingams of India. Both the Vaishnavites and Shaivites visit this pilgrimage, as it is considered Varanasi of south. |
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| Attractions In & Around | |||
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Dhanushkodi :- (18 kms.)Named after
Ramas bow, this is 18 kms from the city. It is believed that the boulders
around the sea between Srilanka and this place known as Adamps bridge were
used by Hanuman to reach across Srilanka. Dhanushkodi was completely
destroyed by the cyclones of 1964 but Kothandaramaswamy temple remained
intact. Kothandaramaswami :- templeThis temple at Dhanushkodi is associated with events and episodes of the Ramayana. The Gandhamadhana Parvatham is the highest point on the island. Kurusadai islands :- Apart from pilgrims, Rameswaram is of great interest to marine biologists for, in the waters surrounding the island are beautiful coral reefs. These islands on the west of the Pamban bridge are an ideal place to explore the sea. Ramanathaswami temple :- Ramnathswamy temple was built in the 17th century, at the spot where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva after he slayed the Lankan King Ravana. Situated close to the sea this temple is famous for its 1200 gigantic granite columns and the water in each of the 22 sacred wells in the temple tastes different. Getting in, Around & Away AIR : Nearest Airport is the Madurai Airport (167 kilometres). Almost all the major airlines have their services for Madurai. RAIL : Rameshwaram is connected by rail directly to Chennai, Madurai, Trichy and Coimbatore. The passenger trains run at regular intervals from Madurai. Tourist Information Center 1 Tourist Information Centers(Govt) 1. Tourist Office, 14 East Car Street, Rameswaram- 623 526 Tel: 21 371 2. Tourist Information Centre, Railway Station Compound, Rameswaram - 623 526 Tel: 21 373 3. Temple Information Centre, (Inside the temple), East Side, Ramanathaswamy temple, Rameswaram - 623 526 Tel: 21 246
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