Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple
Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple
Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple
4.5
4:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday
4:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
4:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
4:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
4:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
4:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
4:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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- kashyapnimishaBengaluru, India194 contributionsMust visit temple in RameswaramWe sprinkled water at Agnee teertham. And from there we went straight to the temple. It was 9:40 in the morning. The queue was long for normal Darshan so we took quick Darshan. For quick Darshan, we payed 200 rs for each of the family members. And that’s it, we went straight to the Darshan. It is so beautiful inside. Camera and mobile phones were not allowed. Though no one was checking that but we were not allowed to take photos.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 15, 2023
- DRSANDHIRChandigarh, India183 contributionsSpiritual and blissfulSpiritual and blissful. Gives you so much of solace and peace. Highly revered temples of Hindus. one of the four dhams. Hire a guide he will be helpful. Go prepared if you want to have bath in 22 Kunds. Mobile not allowed.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 6, 2023
- Karishma KGurugram (Gurgaon), India417 contributionsDivine, Surreal, MemorableWe visited the temple early morning at 5:30. We had already tied up with a Pandit ji through our temple for a puja and has requested for special Darshana tickets. The queues were much shorter for the same and the extra money paid was well worth it. The temple entrance is a bit dirty and because it was raining, it was quite mucky as well. The shoe stand is outside the temple and one needs to walk a bit on the road before entering the temple itself. You’re transported to another world right from the moment you get inside. The long intricately carved colonnade lines the temple on all sides and is really beautiful. The painting on these statues is extremely pretty. The experience of the puja at the temple and the Darshana of the shivling was divine. I wish our government would promote this temple more so that many more people can visit itVisited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 17, 2023
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Arun K
Nagpur District, India3,374 contributions
Feb 2020
An exquisite temple in southern India dedicated to Lord Shiva is one for the 12 Jyotirlingas. This place has a lot of importance in Hindu mythology and Lord Rama & Sita themselves are believed to have built the two lingams currently housed in the temple. It's a great pilgrim place ( i.e. one of Four Dhams ) for people wishing to achieving salvation in life. The whole Ramayan has been conceived in this place and it has a great mythological importance.
The temple is built on strong stone pillars and it has the longest corridor in the world. Another famous feature of Ramanathaswamy Temple is the 22 wells spread throughout the premises. It is said that water from each well tastes totally different and have curative features, so pilgrims take bath in 22 wells before taking Darshan of Lord Shiva. ( For well bath, you need to buy a ticket for Rs.25 /- only per person. ) .
The place is phenomenal with pleasant climatic conditions and scenic beauty.
The temple is built on strong stone pillars and it has the longest corridor in the world. Another famous feature of Ramanathaswamy Temple is the 22 wells spread throughout the premises. It is said that water from each well tastes totally different and have curative features, so pilgrims take bath in 22 wells before taking Darshan of Lord Shiva. ( For well bath, you need to buy a ticket for Rs.25 /- only per person. ) .
The place is phenomenal with pleasant climatic conditions and scenic beauty.
Written May 5, 2020
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Gyan R
Bengaluru, India64 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The Ramanatha Swamy Temple is situated on bank of sea in Rameswaram. There are four entry gates in each direction. As per scriptures it is suggested to take bath at sea and then at 22 wells before doing darshan of Lord. There are lockers available near the bank of sea to keep mobiles, shoes and personal belongings. One needs to carry dry clothes to put on after taking holy bath. There are partitioned places to change clothes, no rooms are available inside temple for changing. One can opt for special fast Darshan by paying INR 200 per person. There are lots of hotels and lodges nearby for accommodation and food.
Since we visited on a Saturday, we decided to visit temple during afternoon to avoid crowd. We took small holy dip at Agneeteertham(sea shore at Eastern side of temple) then entered the North gate for holy bath from 22 wells. A nominal fee of INR 25 per person is changed at the entrance for holy bath. All wells are inside temple premises and going through all of them took around an hour. Post taking bath, we changed clothes and went to the line for free darshan. It took around 30 mins for Darshan of Lord Shree Ramanatha Swamy.
The darshan of Mani Linga or Spatik Linga is allowed between 5am to 6am. So we visited again on next day morning for darshan.
The place is very calm and satisfying and I will plan for another visit to Lord Ramanatha Swamy.
Since we visited on a Saturday, we decided to visit temple during afternoon to avoid crowd. We took small holy dip at Agneeteertham(sea shore at Eastern side of temple) then entered the North gate for holy bath from 22 wells. A nominal fee of INR 25 per person is changed at the entrance for holy bath. All wells are inside temple premises and going through all of them took around an hour. Post taking bath, we changed clothes and went to the line for free darshan. It took around 30 mins for Darshan of Lord Shree Ramanatha Swamy.
The darshan of Mani Linga or Spatik Linga is allowed between 5am to 6am. So we visited again on next day morning for darshan.
The place is very calm and satisfying and I will plan for another visit to Lord Ramanatha Swamy.
Written March 22, 2023
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Vikram Simha
Bangalore District, India9 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
The temple is well maintained. you get guide from hotel or even at temple for 22 well bath.
the 22 well bath is very extatic.
it's easy and best to take auto to the temple and to take guide to take you through the entire process with you which will cost about ₹ 2000 to 2500. visiting in early hours is best. if you want to have spatika linga Darshanam go at 4am.
Spend some time in the corridors, there are exuberant painting of various instances from literature on and above the pillars. you can sit and relax in the corridors. The corridors looks very elegant durin sun raise hours.
the 22 well bath is very extatic.
it's easy and best to take auto to the temple and to take guide to take you through the entire process with you which will cost about ₹ 2000 to 2500. visiting in early hours is best. if you want to have spatika linga Darshanam go at 4am.
Spend some time in the corridors, there are exuberant painting of various instances from literature on and above the pillars. you can sit and relax in the corridors. The corridors looks very elegant durin sun raise hours.
Written December 27, 2021
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Karishma K
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India417 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We visited the temple early morning at 5:30. We had already tied up with a Pandit ji through our temple for a puja and has requested for special Darshana tickets. The queues were much shorter for the same and the extra money paid was well worth it.
The temple entrance is a bit dirty and because it was raining, it was quite mucky as well. The shoe stand is outside the temple and one needs to walk a bit on the road before entering the temple itself.
You’re transported to another world right from the moment you get inside. The long intricately carved colonnade lines the temple on all sides and is really beautiful. The painting on these statues is extremely pretty.
The experience of the puja at the temple and the Darshana of the shivling was divine.
I wish our government would promote this temple more so that many more people can visit it
The temple entrance is a bit dirty and because it was raining, it was quite mucky as well. The shoe stand is outside the temple and one needs to walk a bit on the road before entering the temple itself.
You’re transported to another world right from the moment you get inside. The long intricately carved colonnade lines the temple on all sides and is really beautiful. The painting on these statues is extremely pretty.
The experience of the puja at the temple and the Darshana of the shivling was divine.
I wish our government would promote this temple more so that many more people can visit it
Written December 18, 2023
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Sharath Kumar K
Bengaluru, India10 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
As part of our Isha southern sojourn group trip, we had visited this place.
There are 22 wells!! each of them separated by around 2 feet to 6 feet. It is considered holy to get bathed with water of all the wells. There will be 3 to 4 people at each well carrying a small bucket tied to a rope who pull the water from the well and pour it on our head. It is understood that when krishna killed khamsa after the 22 theerta he was cleansed. So we can imagine how we will get cleansed.
We will get darshan of shiv ling and godess separately. But the decoration was very good.
Overall an amazing temple with great architecture and a wonderful experience.
Regards
Sharath
There are 22 wells!! each of them separated by around 2 feet to 6 feet. It is considered holy to get bathed with water of all the wells. There will be 3 to 4 people at each well carrying a small bucket tied to a rope who pull the water from the well and pour it on our head. It is understood that when krishna killed khamsa after the 22 theerta he was cleansed. So we can imagine how we will get cleansed.
We will get darshan of shiv ling and godess separately. But the decoration was very good.
Overall an amazing temple with great architecture and a wonderful experience.
Regards
Sharath
Written March 18, 2021
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Sekhar
59 contributions
Dec 2020
I had visited more than 5 times here, I really appreciate the Govt & Temple Management efforts for taking the Safety measures. They had kept contact less Sanitizer machine, Asking the pilgrims to maintain distancing while standing in the queue, Wear Masks. Temperature Checks, whatever possible they are doing. But few piligrims are not adhering to it, cant help.
Now closed all Pooja's & Bath well's due to covid, allowing only Darshan. There is Free, 100/- & 200/- special darshan tickets. It seems they may open after Jan'2021 but sure. Overall had a great darshan
Now closed all Pooja's & Bath well's due to covid, allowing only Darshan. There is Free, 100/- & 200/- special darshan tickets. It seems they may open after Jan'2021 but sure. Overall had a great darshan
Written December 28, 2020
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Swati S
New Delhi, India99 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
The temple is one of the holiest of sites. Along with Badrinath ,Puri and Dwarka form the Char Dham . It is one of the 12 jyotirlings.
Along with it being a major Hindu pilgrim site ,it is an architectural Wonder..Legend has it that the main lingam in the sanctum sanctorum was built by Goddess SITA and installed by Lord Ram.The site of the temple has around 24 baths and gopurams ,wide corridors which are flanged by pillars with intricate work will leave you spell bound.There are around 1212 pillars.
The gate leading to sanctum sanctorum has a huge statue of Nandi and the darshan of the lingam is absolutely divine.
Fairly well organised ,had enough time for proper darshan.
Cameras are not allowed and for once I was glad.
With no electronic diversion,it was easier to take in and admire the magnificence of the temple.
Along with it being a major Hindu pilgrim site ,it is an architectural Wonder..Legend has it that the main lingam in the sanctum sanctorum was built by Goddess SITA and installed by Lord Ram.The site of the temple has around 24 baths and gopurams ,wide corridors which are flanged by pillars with intricate work will leave you spell bound.There are around 1212 pillars.
The gate leading to sanctum sanctorum has a huge statue of Nandi and the darshan of the lingam is absolutely divine.
Fairly well organised ,had enough time for proper darshan.
Cameras are not allowed and for once I was glad.
With no electronic diversion,it was easier to take in and admire the magnificence of the temple.
Written September 2, 2020
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Sanjay G
Faridabad, India42 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Very beautiful and divine place.. one who want to Mani darshan visit temple by 04:00 am as darshan starts by 05:00 am to 06:00 am for Mani darshan after 06:00 am normal shivling darshan available. After mani darshan visit to sea at east gate for Agni teertham. After Agni teertham proceed for 22 wells bath near north gate (Rs 25) tickets per person available. After 22 wells bath and changing cloths may be proceed for normal Shivling darshan. Feb onwards without tickets darshan can be done as no more crowd, for Mani darshan ticket Rs 200 and Rs 50 available. Almost both are same by one barricade. If want to skip Mani darshan first visit by east gate for Agni teertham and 22 wells snan then main darshan. East gate locker available for deposit mobile etc..
Written March 29, 2023
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TexasVick
Plano, TX128 contributions
Oct 2022
This is no place to visit fly by night. Take your time and spend atleast a day or two to take in this grand temple and the nearby theerthams and temples. Don't miss the early morning ritual bath in 22 theerthams. Though it is crowded in mornings, you can pay Rs 260/person to by pass the lines which may be faster but a rip off if you really think about it. But again it is a tourist place where people make a living off of the temple.
Written November 1, 2022
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Rajiv T
Hansi, India163 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
The Ramnathswamy Temple is on of the revered Jyotirling temple and perhaps the best and grand amongst all other Jyotirling temples.
There are 21 fresh holy water wells inside the temple where devotees have a bath before darshan. The wells were closed and all bathing activity restricted because of Covid19 .
The early morning 5 am darshan is also must have to see the Sphatik Linga.
The grandeur is worth appreciating.
Photography inside the temple is not allowed.
There are 21 fresh holy water wells inside the temple where devotees have a bath before darshan. The wells were closed and all bathing activity restricted because of Covid19 .
The early morning 5 am darshan is also must have to see the Sphatik Linga.
The grandeur is worth appreciating.
Photography inside the temple is not allowed.
Written January 30, 2021
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Anyone is aware about the 1008 Kalash Abhishekam as per the website it's cost Rs.10000/- but they really permit us to go inside the mandir and do the shivling abhisek by yourself the way it happens in Mahakaal. Pls guide me 9250905888
Written October 16, 2023
Though there is no prohibition on wheelchair, the path going inside is fairly rough and has cobblestones in places. There are small flights of stairs in some places. All in all not very accessible
Written July 19, 2023
is there a washer/dryer facility in Rameswaram to instantly wash and dry wet clothes?
Written May 10, 2023
Sorry I have no idea. Possibly no.
Written May 21, 2023
Can I book for 108 Kalash abhishekam for 1.5.23 afternoon.How dI pay for it
Written April 21, 2023
We have gone through help of pandit ji.
So not confirmed but there are stairs at many a places in mandir to darshan even at wells also.
So in my opinion not feasible for disabled persons.
Written April 5, 2023
Voyage63713586237
Ghaziabad, India
Dear sir , may I get special darshan ticket for Rameshwaram Mandir on 27 feb 2023
Written February 23, 2023
U can get darshan ticket near temple only
Written March 15, 2023
I am planning to reach Rameswaram by 9 AM. Can I complete temple darshan and visit Dhanushkodi by 2 PM? I will be coming from Madurai on my own vehicle and planning to go to Kanyakumari after I complete by Rameswaram darshanam.
Written September 14, 2022
From which gate is an electric vehicle like a golf cart available for senior citizens? I have heard such a thing does exist. Thank you very much.
Written September 7, 2022
How was your experience after the baees (22) kund snan/ bathing in Rameswaram? Did it help make your circumstances and situation better?
Written June 24, 2022
Voyager11509141411
Chennai (Madras), India
I would like to know what are the other temples and other important place in rameswaram that can be covered in two days .Request everyone to list the entire set of place so that and the method of transport .incase of any travels or auto plz share the details too
Written March 15, 2022
Please visit Uttarakosamangai and Thirupullani temples. Situated about seventy kilometers from Rameshwaram. You can cover these two places between breakfast and lunch, hiring a car.
Dhanushkodi is another attraction. Dr Abdul Kalam memorial and Pam an bridge are other attractions.
Written May 16, 2022
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