Ramanathaswamy Temple Guide

Temple Timings & Darshan Info

Plan your spiritual journey clearly with accurate open times, close times, and pooja schedules for the Rameswaram Temple.

Pooja / Darshan Time Duration
Palliarai Darshan 5:00 AM – 5:30 AM 30 min
Sparsha Lingam Darshan 5:30 AM – 6:00 AM 30 min
Vilaa Pooja 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM 1 hour
Morning Darshan 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM 6 hours
Uchikala Pooja 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM 30 min
Afternoon Break 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Closed
Evening Darshan 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM 4.5 hours
Sayarakshai Pooja 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM 30 min
Arthajama Pooja 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM 30 min

Important Visitor Guidelines

Dress Code

Strictly traditional wear. Men: Dhoti/Pyjamas (no shirts for inner sanctum). Women: Saree, Salwar Kameez. Western clothing is not permitted inside.

Electronics Banned

Mobile phones, cameras, and leather items are strictly prohibited inside the temple premises. Lockers are available outside the temple.

Agnitheertham First

Tradition dictates taking a dip in the Agnitheertham (sea shore near the temple) before entering the temple for the sacred 22 Theertham (holy well) bath.

The Sacred 22 Theertham

Ramanathaswamy Temple has 22 holy wells (Theerthams) within its premises. Bathing in these sacred wells is believed to wash away sins and bring salvation. The water in each well is said to have different medicinal properties and temperatures.

1. Mahalakshmi
2. Savithri
3. Gayathri
4. Saraswathi
5. Sethu Madhava
6. Gandhamadana
7. Gavya
8. Nala
9. Neela
10. Chakra
11. Brahmahathi Vimochana
12. Sarva
13. Surya
14. Chandra
15. Ganga
16. Yamuna
17. Gaya
18. Simhadhi
19. Kodi
20. Sarvatheertha
21. Koti
22. Rama

Nearby Sacred Places

Dhanushkodi

The ghost town at the tip of the island, believed to be where Lord Rama built the bridge (Ram Setu) to Lanka.

Five-Face Hanuman Temple

Temple housing a unique five-faced (Panchamukhi) idol of Lord Hanuman, a must-visit after Ramanathaswamy Temple.

Gandhamadana Parvatham

Hillock with Lord Rama's footprint imprinted on a chakra. Offers panoramic views of the island.

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