Rameswaram temple is an amalgamation of regal architectural style and abundant spiritual energy. It is one of the few temples in India depicting the world-famous Dravidian architectural style. Typical of all South Indian temples, Rameswaram has high compound walls (called madils) guarding the temple from all four sides. Stretching over 15 acres, the temple premises also house 22 teerthams (ponds) where devotees take holy dips.
Interesting Facts About the Rameshwaram Temple
The third corridor of the Rameswaram temple, which has about 1200 pillars standing 22 feet high is considered the world’s largest temple corridor.
In honor of the glory of Rameswaram, the British Government had released a stamp having the picture of the temple. These stamps were released in 1935 and were circulated for a few years in the region.
The 22 teerthams inside the temple premises have a unique taste, temperature, curative properties, and salinities. This is quite surprising given the locations of all the teerthams are very close.
The teerthams are said to be dug by Lord Rama when he fired his arrows piercing the sand.
Rameswaram has an irreplaceable place in the hearts of Shaivites and Devout Hindus from around the world. The temple houses one of the 12 auspicious Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva which are believed to be swayambhoo (self-manifested). Moreover, Rameswaram is also among the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams in India. These are places where revered Shaivaite saints like Appar, Sundarar, and Tiruguna sang glorious hymns of Shiva. Historical evidence claims that Swami Vivekananda also visited the Rameswaram temple before his tour to Chicago.
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