Mahashivratri, in February or March, is one of the temple's biggest festivals. [6] Rameshwaram is still under Sri Lanks's hands. The temple aorship Shiva, Rama wanted to have a lingam and directed his trusted lieutenant Hanuman to bring it from Himalayas. Book Chennai to Rameswaram Bus tickets online booking - use code BIGBUS and get upto 500 Rs OFF at MakeMytrip.com. [81] The Tamil Nadu state government has increased the compensation of casualty from the original ₹ 100,000 to 500,000 (US$1,800 to $9,000). Website : add website. With 22 km (14 mi) of dredging remaining, the project is held from March 2010 by a Supreme Court order seeking the Central Government to clarify the status of the bridge as a national monument. The average literacy of the town was 73.36%, compared to the national average of 72.99%. Hi, My family want to visit Rameshwaram in October 2013. By using Tripsavvy, you accept our. The temple is open from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. You can take a bus from Mumbai to Rameswaram via Bandra, Bandra Station East, Mukund Company, Mumbai, and Bangalore in around 31h 9m. 1. If you're not interested in kite-surfing, you can still enjoy other water sports such as snorkeling, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. [56] There are two lighthouses in Rameswaram, the Pamban lighthouse and Rameswaram lighthouse. Vivekananda vidyalaya Matriculation School( which provide excellent education in the island and secure district and state level ranks in board exams frequently), St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Mandapam Panchayat Union 9 – School, Micro Matriculation School, Sri Sankara Vidhyalaya, Holy Island Little Flower School and Kendriya Vidhyalaya School. [21] Rameswaram is a 3rd grade municipality having 21 wards, out of which 6 are general wards for women and one is reserved for Scheduled Caste women. Boarding Point : Filter By Bus Details Timings Fare Seat Availability Status; Top Routes Udumalaipet to Megnanapuram Udumalaipet to Senthamaram Udumalaipet to Tirunelveli Senthamaram to Coimbatore Eral to … rate it edit enquire. [53] The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation runs daily services connecting various cities to Rameswaram and operates a computerised reservation centre in the municipal bus stand of Rameswaram. Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram … Twenty-two of the tanks are within the Ramanathaswamy Temple. [87] Repeated allegations on attacks by the Lankan navy, which on many occasions killed Indian fishermen, prevented them from making it to the island. Another option is the relatively new Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary, only an hour from Rameshwaram on the mainland. The town covers an area of 53 km2 (20 sq mi) and had a population of 44,856 as of 2011. [77] There are an additional 20,667 non-camp refugees who entered via Rameswaram, registered in Mandapam transit camp and opted to reside outside the camps in various parts of Tamil Nadu. [86] The accord of 1974 allows fishermen of both the countries for resting and soaking the nets in the island. Kathadi South is more rustic, with beach huts and tents. A train ride over the rail bridge is particularly exhilarating as it sits quite close to the sea—so low in fact, that the central part of the bridge opens to allow boats to pass. It was reportedly passable on foot up to the 15th century until storms deepened the channel. Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project proposes linking the Palk Bay and the Gulf of Mannar between India and Sri Lanka by creating a shipping canal through the shallow sea sometimes called Setu Samudram, and through the chain of islands variously known as Ram Sethu or the Rama's Bridge. Tamil Nadu Ltd., Computer reservation centres", "City Development Plan, Rameswaram, Final Report", Thambiluvil Sri Sivalinga Pillayar Temple, Thirukkovil Sithira Velayutha Swami Kovil, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rameswaram&oldid=998109563, Cities and towns in Ramanathapuram district, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox settlement with possible nickname list, Articles with dead external links from April 2018, Articles with permanently dead external links, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2001, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 3 January 2021, at 21:31. As well as being a popular president who served from 2002 to 2007, Kalam was a respected scientist who specialized in aerospace engineering. [37], India's renowned scientist and former President of India, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, was born in Rameswaram. [69] It is believed to be the place where Rama quenched the thirst of Sita by dipping the bow into the sea water. The temple was built by various rulers from the 12th century onward. Mudukulathur is a panchayat town in the Ramanathapuram district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu Demography. [45] Being an island town, the traditional occupation was fishing, but due to poor returns, the people in fishing community have gradually shifted to other professions. The railway bridge is 6,776 ft (2,065 m)[47] and was opened to traffic in 1914. According to the 2011 census, the taluk of Rameswaram had a population of 82.682 with 41.995 males and 40.687 females. Since the distance between the two countries is only 18 nautical miles, it doesn't fulfill international laws for a feasible boundary line. [2]Sethu Karai is a place 22 km before the island of Rameswaram from where Rama is believed to have built a floating stone bridge, the Ramsetu bridge, that further continued to Dhanushkodi in Rameswaram till Talaimannar in Sri Lanka. [69], Dhanushkodi is the southernmost tip of the island and houses the Kothandaramaswamy Temple dedicated to Rama. It sits on Pamban Island in the Gulf of Munnar, just off the Indian mainland at the tip of the Indian Peninsula. [14] The Jaffna kingdom (1215–1624 CE) had close connections with the island and claimed the title Setukavalan meaning custodians of the Rameswaram. According to the 2011 census, the taluk of Mudukulathur had a population of 113.361 with 56.464 males and 56.897 females. [78] As of October 2006, an estimated 200,000 refugees have been reported in Mandapam Camp. Facilities are provided. [68][11] The eastern tower and shrine of Nataraja were built by Dalavai Sethupathy in 1649 CE. Kathadi North is more upmarket, with cottages that have open-air bathrooms and gardens. In 1964, a cyclone hit the flourishing trade town of Dhanushkodi, near Rameshwaram, at about 280 kilometers per hour (170 miles per hour), wiping most of it and a passenger train out. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300 and takes 2 days 15h. The current Member of Parliament from the constituency is A. Anwhar Raajhaa from the AIADMK party. [69] Villoondi Theertham literally translates to 'buried bow', is located around 7 kilometres from the main temple on the way to Pamban. [16][17] During the early 15th century, the present day Ramanathapuram, Kamuthi and Rameswaram were included in the Pandya dynasty. They're both situated near Mudukulathur in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu, a couple of hours from Rameshwaram. For main temple, see, Rameswaram, Ramesvaram, Rameshwaram, ராமேஸ்வரம், sfn error: no target: CITEREFThirunavukkarasar2002 (, http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/letters/article2595588.ece, Directorate of Municipal Administration 2009, Rameswaram Municipality Commissioner 2011, Rameswaram Municipality Vice Chairman 2011, Commissionerate of Municipal Administration 2006, "Complete Sethusamudram project at earliest: DMK", "The People's President: A.P.J. [74] The temple is one of the famous pilgrimage sites historically – the Maratha kings who ruled Thanjavur established chatrams or rest houses all through Mayiladuthurai and Rameswaram between 1745 and 1837 CE and donated them to the temple. [81] Indian government has also ventured into the use of technology like use of Global positioning system (GPS) by the fishermen and enabling cellphone blips to alert their mobile phones whenever they are crossing into Sri Lankan waters. Rama used his bows end to break the bridge - Adams Bridge. Demographics . The metre-gauge branch line from Pamban Junction to Dhanushkodi was abandoned after it was destroyed in a cyclone in 1964. The ceiling is covered in colorful kamalam lotus art. Nature-lovers will be delighted to find a number of bird sanctuaries that can be visited on day trips from Rameshwaram. [25] The Ramayana attributes the building of this bridge to Rama in verse 2-22-76, naming it as Setubandhanam. [15], According to Firishta, Malik Kafur, the head general of Alauddin Khalji, the ruler of Delhi Sultanate, reached Rameswaram during his political campaign in spite of stiff resistance from the Pandyan princes in the early 14th century. [76] There are a total of 65,940 registered destitute Sri Lankan refugees dwelling in 129 Refugee camps situated in different parts of Tamil Nadu as of Apr 2000 and a majority of them enter via Rameswaram. [21], As per the religious census of 2011, Rameswaram had 87.4% Hindus, 4.36% Muslims, 8.13% Christians, 0.03% Sikhs, 0.01% Buddhists, and 0.07% following other religions. It is on Pamban Island separated from mainland India by the Pamban channel and is about 40 kilometres from Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. Find 2 Mudukulathur Sanitised Bus routes served by 0 top Mudukulathur Bus operators at lowest price. [41], Rameswaram comes under the Ramanathapuram assembly constituency and it elects a member to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly once every five years. Parakramabahu I, During the intense civil war of Sri Lanka, post 1980, Rameswaram acted as one of the focal points of smuggling and intense patrolling was carried out during the period. Pino - logical board game which is based on tactics and strategy. [50], The Ramanathaswamy Temple is the most notable historic landmark of the town. [82] An estimated 381 fishermen have been killed in the sea due to shoot outs from 1983 to 2009. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. [5] The town has been in the news over the Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project, Kachchatheevu, Sri Lankan Tamil refugees and capturing local fishermen for alleged cross-border activities by Sri Lankan Forces. [1] Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, is connected to mainland India by the Pamban Bridge. The railway bridge historically carried metre-gauge trains on it, but Indian Railways upgraded the bridge to carry broad-gauge trains in a project that finished on 12 August 2007. All that's left are the fragmented windswept remains of a few buildings such as the church, post office, and railway station. Hindus call it Ram Setu and regard it as remnants of the bridge that Lord Ram built. 5 Mudukulathur 48085 38 Mudukulathur 38 6 Kadaladi 61223 53 Kadaladi 53 7 Kamuthi 57847 49 Kamuthi 49 Total 408957 400 400 1.2 Basin and sub-basin The district is part of the composite east flowing river basin,“Between Gundar and Vaigai” as per the Irrigation Atlas of India. [3] Bathing in these tanks is a major aspect of the pilgrimage to Rameswaram and is considered equivalent to penance. [50], Another focal point on the simmering tension between Indian and Sri Lankan governments is over the use of Kachchatheevu, an uninhabited island 15 km north of Rameswaram, belonging to Sri Lanka. It’s one of the four sites of the Char Dham Yatra. Together with Varanasi, it is considered to be one of the holiest places in India to Hindus, and part of the Char Dham pilgrimage. Bathing must be done in a set order, as directed by signs, starting at Agnitheertham first. However, a scenic new road now goes through Dhanushkodi to the land's end at Arichal Munai (Erosion Point), where the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal meet. The intention is to take a flight from mumbai to chennai and then take a train to rameswaram (this is all that i am currently aware of). Jatayu, King of the Birds, who fought in vain with the demon-king Ravana to save Sita, is said to have fallen down at Jadayu Theertham as his wings were severed. Maps prepared by a Dutch cartographer in 1747 CE, available at the Tanjore Saraswathi Mahal Library show this area as Ramancoil, a colloquial form of the Tamil Raman Kovil (or Rama's Temple). Book Mudukulathur to Chennai bus tickets online with lowest price in Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels. The temple in its current structure was built during the 12th century by Pandya Dynasty. Address : Rameshwaram Road,Mudukulathur, Madurai-325001. Another option is the relatively new Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary, only an hour from Rameshwaram on the mainland. [69], Rameswaram is significant for many Hindus as a pilgrimage to Varanasi is considered to be incomplete without a pilgrimage to Rameswaram. [39] The major expense heads are for salaries of ₹6 million (equivalent to ₹11 million or US$150,000 in 2019), operating expenses of ₹3.7 million (equivalent to ₹6.7 million or US$94,000 in 2019), and repair & maintenance expenditure of ₹2.3 million (equivalent to ₹4.2 million or US$58,000 in 2019). Ramanathaswamy Temple is also remarkable because it has two lingams (symbols of Lord Shiva). Here are the Indian Railways trains that depart from Rameshwaram and arrive in Rameshwaram. 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The Ramanathaswamy Temple, dedicated to Shiva, is at the centre of the town and is closely associated with Rama. [85], Sea World Aquarium is a natural habitat lying opposite to the Rameswaram Bus Stand, having an assortment of underwater creatures – it is the only one of its kind in the state, filled with such varied marine life forms including exotic species. However, both Valmiki and KambaRamayana does not have any evidences about this Rameswaram story. They stand together in the sea looking for food. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mumbai to Rameswaram via Kalyan, Kalyan Jn, and Manmad Jn in around 44h 18m. This bridge was used for his army to cross over to Lanka for the victorious war against Ravana. Those who aren't Hindu will be most interested in its magnificent hall of more than 1,200 carved sandstone pillars, which forms the outer corridor. [26] The sea separating India and Sri Lanka is called Sethusamudram meaning "Sea of the Bridge". [81] The Sri Lankan army attributed the killings to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), but the casualty continues even after the end of LTTE in the region. [6] Rameswaram is administered by a municipality established in 1994. Rameswaram has dry tropical climate with low humidity,[21] with average monthly rainfall of 75.73 mm (2.981 in),[21] mostly from North-East monsoon from October to January. Mythologically, it’s believed to be the place from where Lord Rama built a bridge to Sri Lanka to … Males constituted 50% of the population and females 50%. Find best routes and deals for Muzaffarpur to Rameshwaram by flight, bus or car. Rameswaram (also spelt as Ramesvaram, Rameshwaram) is a town and municipality in the Ramanathapuram district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Arichal Munai, just beyond Dhanushkodi, is technically the border between India and Sri Lanka. Up until mid-2017, the only way to reach Dhanushkodi was to drive across the sand. Rameswaram means "Lord of Rama" (Rāma-īśvaram) in Sanskrit, an epithet of Shiva, the presiding deity of the Ramanathaswamy Temple. Do note that you'll be required to change out of your wet clothes after bathing in the theerthams at the temple in order to enter the inner sanctum where the deity is. Demographics . [50] Before the 1914 train service linked the mainland with Rameswaram, boats were the only mode of transport to Rameswaram island. Palladam. Why? [40] The legislative powers are vested in a body of 21 members, one each from the 21 wards. [36], Rameswaram is a part of the Ramanathapuram (Lok Sabha constituency) – it has been realigned in 2008 to have the following assembly constituencies – Paramakudi (SC), Ramanathapuram, Mudukulathur, Aranthangi, Tiruchuli (newly created). Some even say it was possible to walk on the bridge until it was destroyed by a cyclone in 1480. It's believed that Sita bathed in the sea at that spot and offered prayers to Lord Shiva. It's estimated that nearly 2,000 people were killed in the storm. [58] Alagappa University Evening College is the only college present in the town[59] and all the nearest colleges are located in Ramanathapuram and Paramakudi. AGRO CLIMATIC ZONE Ramanathapuram District lies on the Southern Zone and is bounded in the east by Palk strait of Ramanathapuram district of the southern zone, in the north west by Virudhunagar and in north east by Sivagangai districts of the southern zone, in the south by Gulf of Mannar of the Southern zone and […] [11] Each pillar is sculpted in Nayak style as in Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple. Quest Expeditions has a kite surfing school and two boutique places to stay—Kathadi North and Kathadi South—on Pamban Island. [11], There are sixty-four Tīrthas or Theerthams (holy water bodies) in and around Rameswaram. [43] The constituency was traditionally a stronghold of the Indian National Congress that won 6 times till the 1991 elections, after which it was won twice each by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (ADMK) and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). [73] The journey across the four cardinal points in India is considered sacred by Hindus who aspire to visit these temples once in their lifetime. It is in the Gulf of Mannar, at the tip of the Indian peninsula. 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[14][3] The most notable of them are the contributions of Muthu Kumara Ragunatha and Muthu Ramalinga Sethupathi, who transformed the temple to an architectural ensemble. A popular belief is that, Dhanushkodi is where Vibishana, a brother of Ravana surrendered before Rama in the epic Ramayana. Aravind’s 7 th secondary hospital was inaugurated at Kovilpatti on September 2019. Ideally, Hindus who are on a pilgrimage should get an early start. Arichamunai Bird Sanctuary, near Dhanushkodi, is closest to Rameshwaram. The temple has the longest corridor among all Hindu temples in India. There are 4 ways to get from Rameswaram to Thiruchendur Murugan temple by bus, night train, train, taxi or car. The seaside town of Rameshwaram, in Tamil Nadu, is noteworthy for being the place in India that's closest to neighboring Sri Lanka. [31] The town had a total of 10579 households. [32], According to the Madras Presidency Panchayat Act of 1885, Rameswaram was declared a panchyat union during British times. According to the Skanda Purana, twenty-four of them are important. The town has special significance to Hindus as one of the holy Char Dham—the four sacred abodes associated with incarnations of Lord Vishnu. No Review writen for P Chandrasekaran. According to mythology, Lord Ram (the seventh incarnation of Vishnu) built a bridge from Rameshwaram to Sri Lanka to rescue his wife Sita from the evil clutches of demon king Ravan. Hindus believe that visiting all the Char Dham will help them achieve moksha (liberation from rebirth). [81] In the face of simmering tension after the 1985 January Colombo bound Yaldevi train attack in which 22 Sri Lankan soldiers and 16 civilians were killed, Rameswaram fishermen dared to venture to seas spelling acute hardship for the 10,000 fishermen family. [30] The total number of households below poverty lane (BPL) in 2003 were 976, which is 10.45% of the total households in the town and these were raised to 3003 (29.12%) in 2007. [54], Rameswaram is the important port among all the ports in the district, having a ferry service to Talaimannar of Sri Lanka, though not operational throughout the year. Packages, including accommodations and lessons, are offered. [63] Rameswaram does not have a sewerage system for disposal of sullage and the disposal system consists of septic tanks and public conveniences. This article is about the temple town. Ramanathapuram - Wikipedia From then, until the early 15th century the present territories of Ramanathapuram district — comprising the taluks Tiruvadanai, Kilakarai, Paramakudi, Kamuthi, Mudukulathur, Ramanathapuram and Rameswaram — were included in the Pandyan Empire. Now Chennai to Mudukulathur bus tickets booking online is made easy in Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels. Rameshwaram Some name of the DISTRICT, CITY NAME are spelled in different ways OR Produced more than one time, we would like to give our research is 100% accurate, STD- … Taking a dip in the 23 theerthams (holy water bodies) in and around Ramanathaswamy Temple is an integral part of washing away sins. C.S.I island mission church and St Antony's Church at Oriyur on the eastern shore of the island are prominent Churches in the island. The foremost one is called Agni Theertham, the sea (Bay of Bengal). Spanning 2.35 kilometers (1.46 miles), it's the second longest sea bridge in India (the Bandra-Worli Sealink in Mumbai is the longest). [81] The cases not being filed is attributed to the fact that people killed beyond the maritime boundary of India are not eligible for compensation and not many file complaints against the Sri Lankan navy. Mudukulathur. [25] The name Rama's Bridge or Rama Setu (Sanskrit; setu: bridge) refers to the bridge built by the Vanara (ape men) army of Rama in Hindu mythology, which he used to reach Lanka and rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. [50][51], [52] The Rameswaram municipality covers a total road length of 52 km and 20 km of national highway covering about 80 percent of the town. Tourism and fishery employ the majority of workforce in Rameswaram. Write a Review Dhanushkodi Tirtham is one of the Tirthas in the island of Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. All electronic devices, including cell phones and cameras, must be left at the storage counter before entering the temple. [47] About 10 ships – cargo carriers, coast guard ships, fishing vessels and oil tankers pass through the bridge every month. Unfortunately, photography is no longer allowed due to increased security. 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