Rameswaram Temple

Ramanathaswamy temple Located in the centre of town, Ramanathaswamy Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva Spread across 15 acres, this very shrine is comprised of the main deity in the shape of a ‘linga’ called Sri Ramanatha Swamy, which is a confluence of Vaishnavism and Saivism and is a significant hallmark of different architectural styles belonging to different eras of the various kingdoms that have supported it. Another major attraction of this temple is ‘theerthams’ – it is believed that if anybody wants to remove his/ her sins and worldly sufferings, then a dip in this natural holy water is a must. This was completed by the Setupathy rulers who belong to Ramanathapuram.