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Rameswara, as its name implies, is the holy place of Rameswara. i.e.,Iswarainstalled by Rama.The presiding deity is known variously as Rameswara,Ramalinga or Ramanatha. According to puranas, as advised by Rishis, Ramaalong with Sita and Lakhsmana, installed and worshipped the Sivalinga hereto expiate the sin of Brahmahatya ( Ravana was Brahmin being the greatgrandson of Brahma himself ).
It is said that Rama fixed an auspicious time for installation and sentAnjaneya to Mount Kailas to bring a lingam , but as Anjaneya could notreturn in time,Sita herself made a lingam of sand. Sri Agasthiya told Ramato perform pooja within the auspicious time.Sri Rama performed pooja accordingto Agama tradition in order to get rid of Brahmahathya dosham.Lord Siva with his consort Umadevi appeared in the sky and proclaimed,that thosewho took bath in Danushkodi and prayed the Sivalingam is called "Ramalingam".TheDeity there is Ramanathaswamy and the place is hence called "Rameswaram".WhenAnjaneya returned with a lingam from far off Mount Kailas, the worshipwas almost over. He got angered and tried to remove the sand lingam byhis hands. Sri Anjaneya tried to pull it out with his mighty tail.
After failing in all his attempts, he felt the divinity of Sivalingam madeof sand by Sri Sita.Sri Rama asked Sri Anjaneya to place the ViswanathaLingam on the Northern side of Ramalingam.He also ordained that thepeople should worship Ramalingam only after worshipping the Lingam broughtand installed Sri Anjaneya. The other Lingam is placed for worship nearthe Sri Anjaneya deity at the entrance.
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Location: Rameswaram,a well known pilgrim centre, is not only connected with thehistory of the great epic Ramayana but also remains as a symbol of NationalIntegration. It is one of the most sacred towns of India,it is well known for its temple corridor-the longest in India, the BathingGhat, KothandaRamar Temple and other nearby islands-abundant with coralreefs and other marine wonders.
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Climate: Temperature (deg C) Summer- Max.37, Min. 30; Winter- Max. 30, Min. 25.
Summer- Max.37, Min. 30; Winter- Max. 30, Min. 25.
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When To Go: Throughout the year, but preferably October to March.
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STD Code: 04573
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Places Near By: Chennai, Tanjavur, Trichy, Madurai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Kodaikanal, Coimbatore, Ooty
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