Rameshwaram is significant for the Hindus because a pilgrimage to Benaras is unfinished without a Pilgrimage to Rameshwaram. Rameshwaram is an island to be found in the Gulf of Manner at the very tip of the Indian peninsula. A very important pilgrim centre of the Indians, its presiding deity is the Linga of Sri Ranganatha, which happens to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India. Rameshwaram is also popularly referred to as the 'Benaras of the south'. In order to attain Moksha it is believed that the visit to Rameshwaram is obligatory. Rameshwaram is the place from where Lord Rama, built a bridge across the sea to rescue his consort Sita, from her abductor, Ravana. This is also the place where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva to cleanse away the sin of killing Ravana. Both the Vaishnavites and Shaivites visit this pilgrimage.

There are many tourist destinations in Rameshwaram. Ramnathswamy temple is the most renowned which was built in the 17th century. Situated close to the sea on the eastern side of the island, this temple is famous for its 1200 gigantic granite columns. The 54 meter tall gopuram (gate-tower), 1220 meters of glorious corridors and the flashy columns embroider and provide distinction to the temple. The water in each of the 22 sacred wells in the temple tastes different. The impression of Lord Rama's feet placed on a Chakra (wheel) is found in the shrine known as Gandamadana Parvatham which is at the highest point on the island at 2 km from Rameswaram. Dhanushkodi named after Rama's bow, is at the eastern end of the island at a distance of 8 kms from Rameshwaram. The boulders around the sea between Sri Lanka and this place known as Adam's bridge are believed to be used by Hanuman to reach across Srilanka. An important site for Muslim pilgrims, Erwadi houses the tomb of Ibrahim Sahid Aulia. At a distance of 24 kilometers from Rameshwaram is Erwadi. Muslims from across the globe visit Erwadi especially during the month of December to participate in the annual festival celebrated as a tribute to the saint.

The nearest airport is Madurai, 173 kms away. Rameswaram has rail connections with all major cities like Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy and Tanjavur. Connected with all the important towns of Tamil Nadu, buses and taxis ply regularly. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation also operates buses to Rameswaram.

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