Agnitheertham : 25 kms. A clan bay sacred to hindus who believe that a bath holy water washed away one sins near rameshwaranm. The sacred water
Boat ride to Kurusadi island is taken out from here. Kurusadi and other islands (23 km) are studies for biologists. Ramanathapuram, 55 km fromRameswaram, is the district headquarter and an ancient town. One of the most sacred towns of India, it is well known for its well known for its temple corridor - the longest in India, the Bathing Ghat, Ganthamathana Parvatham, Kothandaramar temple, Kurusadai and other nearby islands - abundant with coral reefs and other marine wonders.
Rameswaram is hallowed by the epic Ramayana. A devout Hindu who visits Varanasi is expected to visit the Rameswaram also for the culmination of his quest for salvation. Rama sanctified this place by worshipping Lord Siva after the war against Ravana. Therefore, it is held sacred by Saivites and Vaishnavites as well.
It is one of the major food centres of the south, much of its fish and prawn catch being exported.
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