Top Things to do in Ramanathapuram District
The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu
Discover the best top things to do in Ramanathapuram District, India including Badrakali Amman Temple, Arulmigu Mangalaleswari Udanurai Mangalanatha Swamy Temple, Adi Jagannatha Perumal Temple, Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple, Villoondi Tirtham, Nambu Nayagiamman Temple, Five-Faced Hanuman Temple, Navagraha Temple, Sree Dhanwanthari Temple, Kothandaramar Temple.
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1. Badrakali Amman Temple
2. Arulmigu Mangalaleswari Udanurai Mangalanatha Swamy Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By SudhanshuM8
When we were passing through Ramnathapuram to Rameshwaram, my who ws traveling with me got to know about it and we planned to visit this temple after Rameshwaram Darshan. This temple is nearly 30 min bus ride from Ramnathapuram Centrl Bus Station (You can find buses to and fro). If you are not used to of crowded buses then you should hire a taxi. This temple is believed to be the world's oldest (first) shiva temple a claimed by temple authorities. Tis temple is also famous for its Nataraja idol made of Emerald stone, which is covered with sandal paste for 11 months except the month of January in which it i cleaned and kept as it is for Darshana. It is also believed that Ravana & Mandodari got married here in this temple. Few people say that the shiva linga Natraja iol was established by Ravana himself. Whatever this temple is a must visit place if you are going to rameshwaram. It has many resemblances with rameshwaram temple from the architecture point of view. Fir more details an videos, plz visit my YouTube channel: "world explorer"
3. Adi Jagannatha Perumal Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By SushilK492
This temple situated in thiruppullani village nearer Ramanathapuram dedicated to lord vishnu. Legend says here lord rama prayed to the samudraraja (god of ocean) to seek way to lanka and also lord rama sleep here by using grass as pillow. This temple built by chola king and their dynasty. Beautiful built and many temple inside, u can see nagapradishta and also rama statue luks like Dhabasayanam (sleeping pose) very beautiful must see dont miss. And also pilgrims visit this temple to give sweet pudding and perform pujas at nagapradishta to bless child. Overall blissfull place and must visit temple.
4. Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,695 reviews
Reviewed By KRAMA200 - Seattle, United States
Ramanathaswamy Temple is one of the revered and Holy Temple for Hindus in India,A perfect blend of mind-boggling architecture and spiritual significance, Rameshwaram Temple, also known as Ramanathaswamy Temple of Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It also boasts of being one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples of India. Not just spiritually, Rameshwaram Temple is appealing architecturally also. With the longest corridor of the world and immaculate carvings on pillars, it is definitely a treat for your eyes. The lingam in the Rameshwaram Temple was installed by Lord Rama but, the construction was led by several rulers over the centuries. Inside the temple, there are two lingams- Ramalingam and Shivalingam. The latter is still worshipped first to preserve the words of Lord Rama. The twenty-two holy water bodies of the Ramanathaswamy Temple come to the rescue of people living a life full of regrets and those who want to absolve their sins. To attain salvation, devotees flock here to worship Lord Shiv and take dips in sacred water. The Rameshwaram Temple has a striking architecture which allures tourists from all over the world. Like all other temples in South India, it has a high wall or madil which guards the temple from all four sides. The wall measures about 865 feet from east to west and 675 feet from north to south. The long corridors running between huge colonnades on five feet high platforms forms part of the temple's interior. The second corridor is built with sandstone pillars, beams and ceiling. On the west lies the third corridor which paves the way to Setumadhava shrine. The total length of these corridors is around 3850 feet and are reputed to be the longest in the world. A Must Visit Attraction
5. Villoondi Tirtham
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By SandeepSaxena-IIP - Dehradun, India
Witness Ramayan in action here. The place finds mention also in Valmiki Ramayan. Rameshwaram is well-known for its temple tanks but a place that is of special importance is the Villoondi Theertham. Legend has it that this was created with lord Rama shot an arrow to get fresh water from the sea to quench his wife Sita’s thirst. Located about 7 km from the Ramanathaswamy Temple, this place offers some stunningly beautiful and dramatic views of the sea. Incidentally, the place is named Villondi or 'buried bow' as it is believed to be the place where Lord Rama buried his bow and arrow. A long platform leads you to this holy well and it is magical to walk on it as you see the sea from both the sides. The water in the well is quite mysteriously sweet in spite of being surrounded by salt sea water all around and devotees believe it will do them good if they take a sip of this holy water. There is a small temple like structure adjoining this place and as you stand at the edge of the platform, you can see statues of gods and goddesses in the water bed. The sight is quite fascinating, just like the place itself. 2
6. Nambu Nayagiamman Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
7. Five-Faced Hanuman Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By thikba - Patna, India
Such a beautiful temple. There is a very beautiful story behind this temple. It is consider as that Hanuman Ji shows is five faces in here. So we humans bult this temple to show respect and to always say thanks to Bhagwan ji to save us and guide us to the right path. Jai Shree Ram
8. Navagraha Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By SushilK492
When we travelling from rameshwaram to kanyakumari on the way we visited this temple, this temple located at seashore so we have to visit early morning to see the deity if not all Navagraha will submerge in water due to high tide. Legend says here all Navagraha came to earth due to curse of brahma and prayed to lord shiva to give relief from curse, so Lord Shiva told them make this place as ur home and give boons to pilgrims u have visited this place. Many people visit this place and do sea bath and have darshan. Facilities to be improved. They should provide washroom.
9. Sree Dhanwanthari Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Voyager791473 - Chennai (Madras), India
If one is looking for either health rejuvanation or treatment of any ailment , the best place to go over the years have always been AVP ,which offers the best ayurvedic treatment In the presence of Lord Dhanvanthri The God of healing who is enshrined in a beautiful temple inside this hospital complex. Dhanvanthri is the Hindu god of medicine and an avatar of Lord Vishnu. As per the Hindu mythology he is mentioned in the puranas as the god of Ayurveda . He, during the Samudramanthan arose from the ocean of milk with the nectar of immortality.According to the hindu epics ,Ramayana and Bhagavata Dhanvantari emerged from the ocean of milk with the pot of Amrut ,the nectar for immortality ,while the ocean was being churned by the devas and Asuras using the Mandara mountain as laddle and the serpent Vasuki as the rope .The pot of Amrita was snatched by the Asuras, and after this event another avatar Mohini , appears and takes the nectar back from the Asuras. It is also believed that Dhanvantari promulgated the practise of Ayurveda through the text in Dhanvanthri Nighantu which gives complete details of medicinal plants in nature that is used to prepare ayurvedic medicines prescribed for patients .He is also a great surgeon, who taught Ayurvedic Surgery to Susrutha, the Father of Ayurvedic Surgery. Lord Dhanwantari is the Presiding deity of Vaidyas of Ayurveda in this temple that gives a spiritual background to the Ayurvedic Tradition of Treatment in the Arya Vaidya Chikitsalayam located in this campus. This temple is constructed as per kerala temple architecture and Vaasthu Sasthra with Lord Dhanwantari, the God of Life & Medicine as the main deity along with other deities like Maha Ganapathy , Sastha, Shiva ,Bhagavathy, krishnan , Anjaneyar ,Murugan and Navagrahas and also boasts of a majestic Dhwaja-Stampha and number of Lamps . In this Temple Lord Dhanvanthri gives darshan with the Chakra, Sankh, Jaluka and the Amrita Kalasa in his four hands. The temple was initially constructed by AVP to provide religious solace and a serene atmosphere to those visiting the Chikitsalayam for treatment but over time it has become renowned for pilgrims visiting from all over the world to seek his blessings and grace . Here Hindus worships Dhanvantari to seek his blessings for sound and robust health for themselves and for family members especially on Dhanwantari Trayodashi. Dhanwantari Trayodashii Kumara every year is celebrated as "National Ayurveda Day" in India Personally speaking I and my better half take an annual pilgrimage and Ayurvedic treatment for rejuvanation of our health lasting from 10 days to 21 days based on availability of accommodation (Cottages ,twin bed rooms both Ac deluxe & Ac double, Single ,double non ac & dormitories )at AVP complex . This AVP has become so famous world over It is not surprising to see that it is patronised by people from all over India and abroad with most visiting , every year as a pilgrimage . The spiritual atmosphere of the place can be felt by one and all by observing the trees of life around the temple. Come sun down the trees get filled with thousands of birds who come to rest for the night from far and wide and by sunrise most of them have flown off before sun rise .They fill the entire atmosphere with divine sounds abd as night falls they too fall silent . Speaking of AVP in whose campus this temple is built was founded in 1943 by late arya vaidyan P.V Rama variar , who was a humanitarian, philosopher and physician par excellence. He was instilled with rare insight ,vision and zeal and due to his untiring efforts, AVP group of institutions are today rendering yeoman service in providing genuine ayurvedic services to the needy to people world over. AVP also produces in house , more than 450 traditional ayurvedic medicines in its state-of-the-art manufacturing units.These medicines are prescribed by ayurvedic physicians in more than 700 centers all over india and are even sent to patients the world over. It offers classical ayurvedic medicines and authentic ayurvedic treatments and therapies to patients from all over india and abroad for various ailments with phenomenal results . what started essentially as a village clinic has now grown into a multi- disciplinary and a multi-crore organisation in the field of Ayurveda an ancient hindu practice.
10. Kothandaramar Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By SandeepSaxena-IIP - Dehradun, India
This temple in the way to dhanushkodi. This is the place where the Bhibhishan was told to be crowned as king of Lanka by Lord Rama. It is believed that Ram Setu starts from this place.It's so beautiful place to seeing in this temple is special to visit the last border of India that's really excited to seen n in that near place floating stone also there all will can see that also. Really It is awesome place which is located inside the sea so that the road which leads to the temple to take darshan and the kovil also have history parking is free and many space for parking near the temple shops are also seen near the temple. nice view of sea from the temple. Wonderful place to be with family.You have to book taxi or auto to go there because no publice transport is available here.
