Dec 15, 2023
Magnificent Ramanasthaswamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is known for its architectural brilliance and spiritual significance. This temple has a long corridor. It is believed to be one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples..!!
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Rameshwaram or Ramanathaswamy Temple is situated on the island of Rameswaram in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Thousands of devotees visit this temple every year..!!
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Before returning to Ayodhya, lord Rama decided to worship Lord Shiva at Rameshwaram to get rid of "Brahmahatya" for killing Ravana. Lord Rama asked Hanuman to bring the Shiv Lingam from Himalayas but he could not return on time so Mata Sita made another lingam with sand..!!
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Ramanathaswamy Temple has two lingams - Viswalingam and Ramalingam. Ramalingam was built by Goddess Sita, whereas, Viswalingam was brought here by Lord Hanuman from Kailash, which, according to mythology, is the home of Lord Shiva..!!
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Temple has the longest corridor in the world, Ramanathaswamy Temple is extremely beautiful. The corridor measures 640 feet in the north and south, 400 feet in the west and east and 6.9m high. The 1212 pillars have intricate carvings, and ceilings feature colourful murals..!!
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Ramanathaswamy Temple has 22 teerthams, local water bodies with varying water temperatures existing naturally. When devotees reach the temple, they have to take a dip in the sea, and then they bathe in the water of 22 wells before their appearance in front of the deity..!!
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