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Ramanathaswamy Temple

A Char Dham and Jyotirlinga temple, famed for India's longest corridor of carved pillars.

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Open
Closed for a few hours midday
Price
Free; special entry is ticketed
Time Needed
2 hours
Best Time
Early morning
Address
Rameswaram, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu 623526Directions

Why Go

The third corridor runs for about 1,220 metres, lined with sculpted pillars. Pilgrims bathe at the 22 wells inside, then go to see the lingam Rama is said to have set up.

Tips

  • Dress modestly. Expect to get wet at the wells, and bring dry clothes.

Nearby

Agni Theertham3 min walkVilloondi Theertham8 min walkHouse of Kalam11 min walkGandhamadhana Parvatham1.3 miles

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