Ramanathaswamy Temple is located on Pamban Island in Tamil Nadu. This temple is regarded as the Rameshwaram temple. The temple has the longest corridors and the most famous Nayanars. Ramanathaswamy Temple is one of the twelve jyotirlingas.
Rameshwaram is an important holy religious site for Shaivites, Vaishnavites and Smarthas. Rama built and worshipped the Lingam of Ramanathaswamy (Shiva) before he crossed Ramsetu on the modern island of Sri Lanka, according to stories of mythology.
Dress Code to Be Followed at Rameshwaram Temple
To visit the Rameshwaram temple, devotees are required to follow specific dress codes. It is important to dress according to temple guidelines.
Male devotees are recommended to wear a dhoti paired with a shirt, pyjama, or pants along with a shirt. For women and girls, the suggested attire includes saris, churidars, or ‘Pavadai’ with a half-sari. But no jeans or T-shirts are allowed for both men and women inside the Rameshwaram Temple.
What are the procedures to be followed in the Rameshwaram temple?
First, take three dips in the holy water. Offer the coconut in the water. After completing the puja, offer the bananas to the cows or goats moving there. Then move towards the mandir in wet clothes. There, you have to take a bath in 22 kunds (wells).
Rameshwaram Temple Darshan Procedure
- First, take three dips in the holy water in Agni Theertham
- Take a bath in 22 kunds
- Then move towards the mandir for Darshan
Rameshwaram Temple Darshan Entry Fee Details
| Darshan Type | Timings | Ticket Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Darshan Ticket | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM | Rs.250 |
| Spatika Linga Darshan | 5:10 AM | Rs.50 |
| 22 Wells Bath | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM | Rs.25 |
| Abhishekam | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Rs.1500 |
You won’t be allowed to enter the main temple in a wet dress. So it would be better if you carried an additional dress to change into after “Theertha Snana”. There will be separate places for dress changes.
It is believed that Lord Rama’s quiver carried 22 arrows and in the sacred corridor of Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple, 22 holy wells symbolise them. Devotees take blessings by bathing with the water from these wells, believing it helps purify sins and remove negativity.
Rameshwaram Temple Rules and Regulations
- Jeans are not allowed at the Rameshwaram Temple
- Visitors are required to follow certain dress codes to enter the temple
- Don’t take your mobile with you, as it is not allowed inside the temple
- To enter Rameshwaram Temple, First take three dips in the holy water
VIP Darshan in Rameshwaram Temple
At Rameshwaram Temple, darshan of Lord Shiva is free. However, performing special Puja or availing special darshan requires payment based on the type of service you choose.
| Ticket / Puja Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| General Darshan | Free |
| Quick / VIP Darshan | Rs. 200 |
| Swamy Sannathi Special Entrance Darshan | Rs. 100 |
| Ambal Sannathi Special Entrance Darshan | Rs. 50 |
| Spadigalinga Darshan | Rs. 50 |
| 1 L Paneer Abishegam | Rs. 25 |
| 1 L Kodi Teertham Abishegam | Rs. 25 |
| Gangabhishegam | Rs. 50 |
| Rudrabhishegam | Rs. 3,000 |
| Panthamirtha Abishegam | Rs. 3,000 |
| 108 Sangabhishegam | Rs. 3,000 |
| 1008 Sangabhishegam | Rs. 10,000 |
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Spatika Linga Darshan at Rameshwaram
Spatika is a Sanskrit word that means ‘gemstone‘. Shivlinga is made of gemstones. You can get darshan of Spatika Lingam only during the early morning from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. You have to get in line as early as 4 a.m.
Major Festivals Celebration at Rameshwaram Temple
Maha Shivaratri is the most important festival celebrated at Rameshwaram Temple during February and March. Millions of Shiva devotees are present at the temple during the ten days of the event.
Free Food Served in Rameshwaram Temple
The temple provides Prasad after the main darshan. The timings for free food at Rameshwaram Temple are listed below.
Rameshwaram Temple Trust will serve free food from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM to all devotees.
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Floating Stones of Rameshwaram Mystery
Floating stones are the stones through which Rama built the Rama Setu Bridge. After 7,000 years, stones are still seen floating. This further continues till Dhanuksodi till Talaimannar in Sri Lanka. This stone is not found in the main temple. You can find it at the Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple.
The Best Time to Visit Rameshwaram Temple
You should plan to visit the Rameshwaram temple in the winter and monsoon. Avoid visiting the temple in the summer, as it’s too hot there. So, the best time to visit the Rameshwaram temple is from October to April. Also, avoid festive days, as they are too crowded.
Rameshwaram Temple Timings
Here we provide the latest timings of Rameshwaram Temple.
| Temple Timings | Time |
|---|---|
| Morning | 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Evening | 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
For more information about the temple darshan, puja details and opening and closing timings, read our latest post on Rameshwaram Temple Timings in Detail.
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Ladies handbags allowed ? I side temple ?
Yes, small ladies’ handbags are generally allowed at Rameswaram Temple.
Any covid test required to be done right now ?
Southern temples have a dress code. Ladies are supposed to wear saree, though chudidhars are allowed. No shorts to be worn by men, wherein many north Indian people enter the temple in shorts. Though people wnt comment right on the face, yet they will shun and move away. The dress code is men not to wear shirt and a towel to be tied to the waist. Dressing appropriate is adviced, be it any temple.
Is rameshwaram temple opened??? And are those 22 wells operating or not???? Planning to visit next month…
22 well bath currently allowed or not in rameshwaram
At this time temple opened or not
Yes, Rameshwaram Temple is Open.