Rameswaram, situated about 164 kilometers south-east of Madurai, Tamil
Nadu is considered as one of the "Chardhams" (the four
most scared pilgrimage centers) by the Hindus. It is an important
pilgrim center, famous for the Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama and
it is believed that Lord Rama descended on its shores and built a bridge
across the Palk Strait to reach Lanka in his search to rescue Sita
from Ravana. The temple is also famous for being one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, called the Ramalingam which was built Lord Rama to offer thanks to the Lord after killing Ravana. This holy city is an island paradise of golden sand. Devotees consider Rameswaram as the Varanasi of the south and devotees bathe in the sea. Rameswaram temple is known for its long corridors and towers and 36 Theerthams. Rameswaram is one of the most sacred towns of India, well known for its temple corridor - the longest in India, the Bathing Ghat, Ganthamathana Parvatham, Kothandaramar temple, Kurusadai and other nearby temples.