Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Rameshwaram Temple – The Holy Abode of Lord Shiva


Located on the very tip of Tamilnadu, is a island that is visited by millions of Hindu pilgrims all year long. This is the place where the famous Rameshwaram Temple is located. Counted as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of the country, and a sacred abode of Lord Shiva, Rameswaram temple hold an important place among the Hindu pilgrims.

What makes this temple so popular among the Hindus is its association with the Lord Rama and Ramayana. According to ancient legends, Rameshwaram Tours is the place where Lord Rama, built a bridge (known as Ram setu) across the sea to rescue his wife Sita, from Ravana. This is also the same place where Lord Rama worshiped Lord Shiva to cleanse away the sin of killing a Brahmin (Ravana).

Apart from praying at the temple and seeking Lord Shiva's blessings there is so much else to do at this beautiful island. Like if you believe in miracles then you can take a dip in the Theertham (Water Springs) that are suppose to have therapeutic powers. Or you can see the ruins of the Rama Setu that Lord Ram and his army built.

There is lot more to see and explore here that you can experience only when you visit the Rameshwaram temple in Tamilnadu Tourism.