Ramanathaswamy Temple
Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
Ramanathaswamy Temple is on Rameswaram island in Tamil Nadu.
Temple details
- About this temple
The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department administers the shrine (TM035671) and publishes daily opening from 4:00 AM, with devotees admitted from 5:00 AM, Spatika linga darshan from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM, moolasthana darshan until 1:00 PM, and evening darshan from 3:15 PM to 8:00 PM, with closing by 9:00 PM. HR & CE records 22 theerthams within the premises. Tamil Nadu Tourism lists the shrine among the Jyotirlinga temples. Rameswaram Municipality records Mahashivaratri, Vasantautsavam, Ramalinga Pratishtha, and Thirukalyanam as major observances at this temple.
- Deity
Lord Shiva (Ramanathaswamy) with Goddess Parvathavardhini
- Temple type
Jyotirlinga, Char Dham pilgrimage shrine
- Architectural style
Temple complex with gopurams, pillared corridors, and 22 theerthams (HR & CE)
- Festivals
- Mahashivaratri
- Vasantautsavam
- Ramalinga Pratishtha
- Thirukalyanam
- Managed by
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Location
Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India