Char Dham

The Sacred Island

Where Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva. The Jyotirlinga of the South and the bridge between man and the divine.

Pamban Island, Tamil Nadu

A Confluence of Shaivism & Vaishnavism

Ramanathaswamy Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples. Legend says the Lingam here was established by Lord Rama before crossing the bridge (Ram Setu) to Lanka.

This temple is unique for having 22 sacred Tirthas (holy water bodies) within its complex and boasts the longest temple corridor in the world.

11th

Jyotirlinga

1220m

Corridor

22

Tirthas

Dravidian Style

Masterpiece of South Indian architecture.

Establishment

By Lord Rama (Ramayana Era)

Architecture

Pandya & Sethupathi Dynasties

Deity

Ramanathaswamy (Shiva)

Ritual

Tirtha Snanam (Holy Bath)

Timeline of Divinity

Ramayana Era

Lord Rama worshipped Shiva here to absolve the sin of killing Ravana (Brahmahatya Dosha). Hanuman brought the Lingam from Himalayas.

12th Century CE

The Pandya kings expanded the temple structure, using massive granite blocks.

18th Century CE

The Sethupathi rulers of Ramanathapuram completed the magnificent corridors and gopurams.

Present Day

A major pilgrimage center connecting the North (Kashi) and South (Rameshwaram) spiritual circuits.

Architectural Marvel

Longest Corridor

The 'Third Corridor' is the longest in the world, with over 1,200 massive granite pillars.

22 Tirthas

Devotees bathe in 22 holy wells inside the complex, each believed to cure different ailments and sins.

Towering Gopurams

The Eastern and Western Gopurams are massive, showcasing intricate Dravidian sculptural details.

Pilgrim Services

Darshan Timings

Morning	4:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Evening	3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Spatika Lingam	5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Tirtha Snanam	5:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Special Offerings

Quick Darshan	₹200 / Person
Special Darshan	₹500 (Priority)
Abhishekam	₹1,500 (Couple)
Camera Fee	₹25

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Holy Baths

Accommodation

Railway Link

Visual Journey

Grand Entrance

The majestic temple view

Pamban Bridge

Gateway to the island

Inner Sanctum

Divine atmosphere

Official Resources

HRCE Website TN Tourism Book Darshan

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