Rameswaram India
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October - June
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Rameshwaram
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Madurai (170 Km)
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Arulmigu Ramanatha Swami Thirukkovil has an ancient Shiva Linga made by the wife of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita. As the timings of performing the religious ceremony were already planned, both Lord Rama and goddess Sita waited desperately for Lord Hanuman to return with Shiva Linga from Himalayas. But when Lord Hanuman didn’t return on time, the goddess decided to make Shiva Linga by her own hands. When Lord Hanuman returned carrying the Shiva Linga from Himalayas most part of the prayers had already been performed. In anger when he tried to remove the Shiva Linga with his tail, he remained unsuccessful. On seeing this, Lord Rama blessed Hanuman that before offering prayers to the Shivalinga built by his wife--goddess Sita, people would have to first pay cognizance to the Shiva Linga brought by him. The prayers offered by Lord Rama were aimed to relinquish himself from the ‘Brahma Dosha’ of killing a Brahmin(Raavana). Millions of pilgrims visit this shrine every day. During the season of Maha Shivratri special arrangements are also made for the pilgrims.
The Viswa-Linga installed by the Lord Hanuman on the other side of Rameswaram temple is a must-visit temple.
Another story that shares a significance with the destination is when Lord Rama was siphoning from Rameswaram, and he stopped on the way to drink water. While he was drinking, the celestial announcement made the proclamation-” you are drinking water without worshipping me. Saying these words Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and blessed him to get victorious over the demon Raavana. Lord Shiva disappeared and manifested himself in the Shiva Linga.
The temple remains open from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The elaborate Pujas are offered 6 times a day. The temple timings are as follows:
Pujas Timings
Palliyarai Deeparadhana05: 00 Am
Saptika Linga deeparadhana 05: 10 Am
Thiruvananthal Deeparadhana 7: 00 Am
Vila Puja 10:00 Am
Kaalasanthi Puja 12:00 Pm
Uchikala Puja 12:30 Pm
Saaya Raksha Puja 06:00 Pm
Ardhajaama Puja 08:00 Pm
Palliyarai Puja 08:45 Pm
Temple Tel: 04573-221223
In close proximity to the sea on the eastern side, Ramanathaswamy Temple gloriously exhibits its 17th century architecture. An architectural feast for the eyes, the temple of Ramanathaswamy is constructed with its 1200 granite columns which retain its shine and splendour till date. Keeping in line with the dimensions of this imposing temple, the Nandi statuette is approx 16 ft in height and 10 ft in width. The temple sanctum is decked up with intricately carved granite pillars and is chaperoned by dwarpalakas (temple guards). Inside, at the spot of the shrine, are the lingams made by Sita and Hanumana. The Lingam made by Sita is worshipped near the main altar. To the right is the Viswa-lingam brought by Hanuman, which is worshipped first every day. God Ramanathaswamy and his consort Goddess Parvatavardhini is the presiding deity of the Rameshwaram. Alongside one of the most significant and ancillary shrine of Lord Vishnu is called as Sethu Madhava. The idol of Nataraja is surrounded by many Sanniddhis and images of naga, decorated with intricate rudrakshas. This most sacred pilgrimage is considered complete if Ganga jal from Kashi is brought to Rameswaram for an abhishekam of the lingam.
Note:Special darshan tickets can be obtained for Rs 50. The Sphatika Lingam Puja is held at 5 am, entry fee Rs 10. There are special pujas at 10.30 am, 12.30 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm and 8.30 pm. The Gangajal jal abhishekam fee is Rs 10 and Ganga jal is available for Rs 51 per litre for abhishekham. On every Fridays Goddess Parvata-vardhini is taken around on a short procession from the third corridor in a golden palanquin at 7-7.30 pm. The main events on the festival calendar are the Shivaratri celebrations in the Tamil month of Maasi (Feb-Mar) and the Thirukalyanam (enactment of the wedding ceremony) of Sri Ramanathaswamy and Parvatha-vardhini Ambal in the Tamil month of Adi (Jul-Aug). The temple remains open but the main sanctum is closed during Ravana Vadham Thiruvizha (celebration of Ravana’s end), when the utsavar deity is taken in a procession to the Kodhandaramar Temple, in May-June.
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