Tales Worth Knowing
Four stories woven into the island
Sita's Lingam
As Hanuman was delayed bringing a Shiva Lingam from the Himalayas, Sita fashioned one from seashore sand — it became the temple's main deity, the Ramanathaswamy Lingam.
Vibhishana's Surrender
At what is now Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ravana's brother Vibhishana surrendered to Rama and was crowned king of Lanka.
The Bridge of Faith
From Dhanushkodi, the Vanara Sena is believed to have built the Ram Setu, each stone inscribed with Rama's name before being set upon the water.
Washing Away Penance
At Jada Theertham, Rama is believed to have washed his matted hair after completing penance and worship at Rameshwaram.
One Island, Many Chapters
The Ramayana, told in geography
Few places let you walk through a single epic's geography the way Rameshwaram does — each shrine marking a specific moment in Rama's story.
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