Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
Ramanathaswamy Temple
The southern Char Dham and a Jyotirlinga, known for its pillared corridors.

About the temple
The Ramanathaswamy Temple on Rameswaram island in Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Shiva. It is both the southern site of the Char Dham and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
The temple is known for its long pillared corridors.
Before you go
Darshan timings, entry rules, dress expectations and any ticketing are decided by the temple and can change. This page does not publish them because Athaahanand cannot keep them current. Please confirm with the temple's own official channels before you travel.
Services around a visit
Darshan can be booked here where a temple shows a Book Darshan button (dates, slots and prices are set by Athaahanand, not fed live from the temple). Everything else is background information — use the trip planner to write down what you want arranged.
- DarshanSeeing the deity. Timings, queues and any tickets are run by the temple itself.Information only
- Puja & offeringsRituals and offerings made at the temple. Which sevas exist, and their rates, are set by the temple.Information only
- Where to stayMost pilgrims arrange lodging in the town around the temple. You can note it in the trip planner.Information only
- Pandit JiA priest to guide a ceremony. You can note this in the trip planner as something you want arranged.Information only
Part of the Rameswaram destination in the trip planner.












