Rameshwaram is an island in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. The town is located near Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka, less then forty kilometers. This is a sacred place, where Lord Rama worshipped Shiva to purify the offence of killing Ravana. Rameshwaram is in the figure of conch and the key part of the place is occupied by Ramanatha Swamy Temple. The temple is the masterpiece built by many rulers over a time. The 22 wells of Ramanatha Swamy Temple consist of water each having different taste. The water is said to be blessed with medicinal properties. Considered as Varanasi of the south, both Shaivites and Vaishnavites visit this place. The town bustles throughout the year with the tourists and is among the holiest places of Hindus in India along with Kashi.

Pilgrimage attractions of the place include Ramanatha Swamy Temple, Gandamadana Parvatham, Agnitheertham, Erwadi and Dhanushkodi. Rameshwaram is well connected to major cities like Tanjavur, Coimbatore, Chennai, Trichy and Madurai by railways. Madurai is the nearest airport, 173 kilometers away. Also, there is a regular bus service from Rameshwaram to different cities of Tamil Nadu. The place houses good accommodation facilities which provide ample facilities and comfort stay to its guest.

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