Ramanathaswamy temple is located on Pamban Island in Tamil Nadu. This temple is regarded as the Rameswaram temple. The temple has the most revered Nayanars and the longest corridors. Ramanathaswamy temple is one of the twelve jyotirlingas and is a popular pilgrimage place for  Shaivites, Vaishnavites, and Smarthas. 

The presiding deity of the lingam of Ramanathaswamy is believed to have been worshiped by Rama to absolve the sins committed during Ramayana.

Dress code to be followed at Rameswaram Temple

There is certainly no particular dress code to be followed at Rameswaram Temple. Neither no South Temple suggests any dress code. But, jeans are not allowed at the Rameswaram Temple. You can get on any formal wear yet Dhoti or pajamas is more recommendable for men. For females, sarees or Chudidars will work.

The most important thing to note is women cannot enter the Rameswaram Temple or any Southern temple without a Dupatta or Stol. You have to cover your upper body with Dupatta or stole otherwise guards won’t allow you to enter.

Things you should know while visiting Rameswaram Temple –

What is the best time to visit Rameswaram Temple?

You should plan to visit the Rameswaram temple in Winters and Monsoon. Avoid visiting the temple in Summers as it’s too hot there. So, the best time to visit the Rameswaram temple is from July to March. Also, avoid festive days as it is too crowded.

Rameswaram Temple Timings

Rameshwaram Temple Timings | Darshan Open or Close

How can you enter the Rameswaram Temple?

There are four gates to enter the Rameswaram Temple the East, West, North, and South. The East Gate is the main and you can get a ticket worth 50 Rs to enter. You can also keep your footwear there. Then, you have to visit 22 wells and pour a bucket of water from each well with no extra charge or not many long queues. Though, there is a long queue to enter the good hall.

Also, make sure you do not carry your mobile phones to the temple as they aren’t allowed in the temple. If you carry you need to pay to keep it in the nearby temples.

How can you get darshan at the Rameswaram temple?

This is the important thing you should know about the Rameswaram temple as it is different and unique from all other temples. Do not forget to carry a pair of extra clothes. First of all, you need to take a dip in the sea at the Rameswaram beach. Then, proceed to 22 wells where at each well you will be poured a bucket of water by the staff. Change your clothes in the changing rooms. After, all this you can go to the main darshan. There are signboards leading you to darshan, you can also acquire the help of volunteers around.

Where can you get Prasad at the Rameswaram Temple?

The temple itself provides the Prasad after the main darshan. You can also get prasad outside the temple.

Can you suggest me accommodation near Rameswaram Temple?

1. Shri Adichunchanagiri MahaSamasthana Math
2. Goswami Madam Trust
3. Mahaprabhuji Bethak – Lakshman Kund
4. Shri Krishna Pranami Mangal Mandir

Just click on the name of the Dharamshala for easy online booking.

Where can you find the Floating Stone?

Floating Stones are stones through which Rama had built the Rama Setu bridge. This further continues till Dhanuksodi till Talaimannar in Sri Lanka. This stone is not found in the main temple you can find this at the Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple.

What is Spatika Lingam Darshan?

Spatika is a Sanskrit word that means ‘Gemstone’. Spatika Lingam is a Shivlinga made of Gemstone. You can get darshan of Spatika Lingam only during the early morning from 5:00 AM to 6:oo AM. You have to get in lines as early as 4:oo AM. You can get food packets from the mess that only contain idli or dosa.

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