Rameshwaram Ramanathaswamy Temple
About Rameshwaram Ramanathaswamy Temple
Located on Rameswaram island in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district, the Ramanathaswamy Temple stands as a sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and holds profound significance in Hindu tradition. According to legend, Lord Rama established and worshipped the lingam here after defeating Ravana, seeking atonement for the act. The temple contains two principal lingams: one created by Sita from sand when Hanuman delayed in bringing a lingam from Kailash, and the Vishwalingam or Hanumalingam brought by Hanuman himself. The temple underwent major expansion during the 12th century under the Pandya Dynasty, with subsequent renovations by the Jaffna kingdom rulers. Its architectural grandeur is exemplified by the longest corridor in any Indian Hindu temple, constructed by King Muthuramalinga Sethupathy, featuring intricately carved pillars and majestic towers. The shrine encompasses approximately 15 acres and is recognized as one of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified by the Nayanar saints. It serves as a pilgrimage destination for Shaivites, Vaishnavites, and Smartas alike, and forms part of the sacred Char Dham circuit.
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