Situated on Rameswaram island, Tamil Nadu, the Ramanathaswamy Temple is among the twelve Jyotirlingas and a pivotal Char Dham pilgrimage site. The temple is known for its majestic Dravidian architecture, India’s longest corridor (1,000+ pillars), and the sacred 22 theerthams (wells) whose waters are believed to purify devotees. According to legend, Lord Rama worshipped Shiva here to absolve sins after the Lanka war. The temple’s rituals and theertham bathing make it a deeply spiritual journey for pilgrims.
Darshan
Morning session
Evening session
Daily Pujas & Aartis
Spatika Lingam Puja
Kala Santhi Pooja
Sayaratchai Puja
Arthajama Puja
Exceptions
Cyclone Alert Closure
Temple may close temporarily due to extreme weather.
General Darshan
Free darshan; queue system; open to all; tokens at gate.
Special Seva Puja
Paid booking for abhishekam, special puja, and rituals.
Parvati
Consort
Vishwanathar
Shiva aspect
Maha Shivratri
Annual night-long festival with special aartis and poojas, very large crowds.
Thirukalyanam
Annual divine marriage festival of Shiva & Parvati.