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Rameshwaram Temple
Rameshwaram Temples in Tamil Nadu are well known Hindu temples. In Rameshwaram Temples every year number of pilgrims visits as these temples are popular pilgrimages in South India. According to the belief visit to Rameshwaram Temples helps a person to achieve salvation. The temple is also a sign of great architectural beauty. The Rameshwaram Temples were built in 17th century. There are 1200 monuments built in granite and these monuments are the important milestones of the place. The Gopuram of the temple is 54 meter high and the temple is furnished with decorated columns.
Rameshwaram Temples are situated in the Rameshwaram town which is an island in the south eastern peninsula. According to the myth Lord Rama gave his tribute to Lord Shiva in Rameshwaram after defeating Ravana. Rameshwaram is popularly known as the Varanasi of South India. According to the religious belief the pilgrim tour to Varanasi remains incomplete without the visit of Rameshwaram Temple.
This architectural splendor consists of various elements like two big Gopurams, two prakaras, twenty two thirthas, sacred bathing place, huge number of shrines and two lingas. The Rameshwaram Temples are situated very near to the sea and offer splendid view of the sea. To have the glimpse of the fabulous architecture and have the essence of the deep routed beliefs you can visit Rameshwaram Temples.
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