Rameswaram, a small island in the Gulf of Mannar, is a major pilgrim centre .It is connected to the mainland by road and rail bridges.

Rameswaram is holy, because Sri Rama, on his return from Sri Lanka, offered his thanks to Lord Shiva and performed pooja to wash away his sins which he got by killing Demon King, Ravana.

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.

Apart from being a Pilgrimage centre, Rameshawaram is one of the major marine food centres in the south, much of its fish and prawn catch being exported.

Known as the Varanasi of the south, Rameswaram is a major pilgrimage centre for both Shaivites and Vaishnavaites, as it was here where Lord Rama worshipped Lord Siva after the war against Ravana.

At the heart of the town is the Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the most important temples in southern India.

The third corridor of Ramanathaswamy temple is the longest one in the world.Being an important religious spot and a tourist one too it is well connected. One can choose to go by train road or air.

It is connected by rail to all major towns like Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy and Tanjavur.

Buses and taxis are easily available to the major towns of Tamil Nadu. The Government has also done its bit to make it more accessible.

Buses are plied by the The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. Those who wish to go by air for them the nearest airport is at Madurai which is 173 kms away


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