Rameswaram

Here, hymns and chants fill the air, creating a mesmerizingly hallowed ambiance. As the sea waves rise, so do the emotions in the minds of millions of devotees. Rameswaram is a vibrant destination, so divine and so very poetic.

At the very tip of the Indian peninsula lies Rameswaram, a serene strip of land that boasts of spectacular natural beauty. Renowned for being a pilgrimage destination, Rameswaram is home to the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple, known for its elaborate corridors and splendidly sculpted pillars. Though lying separated from the mainland of India in the Pamban Island, Rameswaram is connected to the mainland by the magnificent Pamban Bridge.

Considered one of the holiest places for Hindus in India and one among the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites, Rameswaram is also the closest point to Sri Lanka from India. Geological evidences state that once India was connected to Sri Lanka from this point via the Rama Sethu bridge. This quaint town has from time immemorial been a place of great interest and admiration to travellers. It is believed that Lord Rama, on his return after his war with Ravana, offered a repentance prayer to Lord Shiva to absolve his sins he had to commit during the confrontation. One version suggests that the Shiv Linga or the idol in the temple was built as a part of his worship. Another version is that the Shiv Linga was built before his trip to Lanka. However, the temple and the tales that surround it has been a factor of popularity for the town.

Places:
1. Thirupullani

It is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshiped as Adi Jagannath and his consort Lakshmi Padmasini. The temple is believed to have been built in the late 8th century with the contribution of the medieval Cholas, the later Pandyas and the Setupathi kings of the Rama kingdom. Deity: Darpa Sayana Rama

A special child blessing of the parish

Dasaratha performed the Buddha Kameshti Yagya for the blessing of children. A demigod who joined Yagakunta gave rice to his three wives. They will eat it. As a result Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrugan were born to them.

Husband and wife should bathe in the nearby Setukkarai and come to the temple and fast in front of Nagar idol. Then stay in the temple that night and perform Naga Pratishta and Putra Kameshti Yag the next morning. Milk powder is offered as prasad at the end of the yagya. It is believed that if you drink this, you will get a child.

2. Uttaragosamangai

Special information about Uttaragosamangai Temple
The age of Moolavar (Suyambu Lingam) in this temple is three thousand years old.
The Uttaragosamangai temple is built on an area of about 20 acres. It is believed that this is the hometown of Lord Shiva and worshiping in front of Umamakeswarar shrine will strengthen the unity of the couple. In Thiruvilayadal Purana, the scene of catching fish by throwing a net (Valaiveesiya Purana) is featured in this temple. This place was the capital for some time when the rule of the Pandyan kings was great.
In ancient times, this place was known by many names like Sivapuram, Dakshina Kailayam, Chaturvedi Mangalam, Ilandi Kaipalli, Patrika Kshetra, Brahmapuram, Vyagrapuri, Mangalagiri, Badri Sayana Chatram, Adi Chidambaram. Before worshiping both Mangala Nath and Mangala Naiki, if you worship your Pana Lingam, you will get full results. Available.

Those who worship the deities in the temple get all the benefits in this life and attain moksha in the next life.
It is believed that if one gets married in this temple, their relationship will last for a long time and thus marriages are held on auspicious days in this temple.
The main deity Mangalanatha is known as Mangaleswarar and Pralayakaleswarar.
Mangaleswari Devi is known as Mangalambhikai, Sundaranayaki.
In the name of Goddess Mangaleshwari.
Temple inscriptions mention the name of Ravana’s wife Mandothari. Therefore, this inscription is considered to be a proof that this place existed before the Ramayana period.
This is the place where Vedavyasa, Kaka Bhujander, Mrigandu Munivar, Vanasuran, Mayan, Manikavasaka, Arunagirinathar worshiped the almighty Lord and received the grace of Lord Shiva.
The Panchaloka Nataraja of this temple is very different and is a masterpiece that includes male dance moves on the right side of the idol and female dance moves on the left side of the idol.
Lord Ganesha and Lord Muruga have changed places at the temple gate.
The elephant is the vehicle of Lord Murugan. According to Adi Chidambara Mahatmiya, King of Devas – Indra gave his elephant “Airavata” to Lord Muruga.
The temple is situated at a distance of 83 km from Rameswaram and 18 km from Ramanathapuram.
In ancient literature, the term “Ilavantigai Palli” refers to Uthirakosamangai temple.
This is the place where Lord Shiva appeared before the Tamil poet Manikkavasaka.
This temple is also known as Mangai Peruman, standing under a lotus tree.
It is believed that Goddess Mangalanayaki is worshiped in this temple.
It is said in Madurai Purana that Lord Shiva preached the Vedic secrets to Parvati and this place got its name as Uttarakosamangai.
The temple was in the possession of the Adi Saivas and was later handed over to the King of Ramanathapuram and since then has been under the rule of the Ramanathapuram principality.
Two yalis were found with a stone ball in the mouth with beautiful carvings. Put your hand in their mouth and move the ball.

3. Devipattinam

A coastal village, Devipatnam is located near Rameswaram at the southern tip of India. Traditionally, it is visited along with a visit to Rameswaram. Ramabrana