Ramanathaswamy Temple
Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
About Ramanathaswamy Temple
Ramanathaswamy Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. It is open 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
History
On the island of Rameswaram, this Jyotirlinga temple is where Lord Rama is believed to have worshipped Shiva to absolve the sin of war. It is famed for having the longest temple corridor in India and twenty-two sacred water tirthas.
Timings
5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dress Code
Traditional attire; wet clothes for tirtha baths
Best Time to Visit
October to April
How to Reach
Rameswaram railway station via Pamban bridge; Madurai airport (~170km).
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Reviewed by the Bhakti by Agentic Vani editorial team
Last updated June 29, 2026. Content is presented for devotional and educational purposes, with traditional beliefs framed as such. Sources: temple records and traditional Hindu accounts.