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About Rameshwaram



To enjoy a hassle free and memorable vacation, the tourists need to gather information about Rameshwaram. Historical, mythological and legendary facts couple together, to enamor the tourists that visit the city of Rameshwaram.

Rameshwaram history dates back a long time. The city features in the epic, Ramayana. It was from the Gandhamadana Parvatam in Rameshwaram that Hanuman leaped to cross the ocean and reach Lanka. Legend has it that after defeating the demon king, Ravana, Lord Rama performed the rituals to purify his soul of the sins in the region of Rameshwaram. The Kodi Theertha and the other purifying water tanks, situated by the Ramnathswamy temple, stand as evidence of the visit of Lord Rama.

Rameshwaram geography reveals the topographical features of the region. This religious island is situated at a distance of 24 kilometers from the country of Sri Lanka. The island has an area of 61.8 square kilometers.

Devotees of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu throng the island of Rameshwaram that is dotted with a number of temples and religious sites.

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Last Updated on : 17/06/2013