Ramanathaswamy Temple
Ramanathaswamy temple was built in the 17th century. Situated close to the sea on the eastern side of the island, this temple is famous for its 1200 gigantic granite columns. The 54-meter tall gopuram (gate-tower), 1220 meters of magnificent corridors and the flamboyant columns embellish and render fame to the temple. The water in each of the 22 sacred wells in the temple tastes different is believed by devotees to have particular powers. Pilgrims come here, purified after the bath in the waters of the sacred wells. Every devout Hindu hopes to pray at Rameshwaram at least once in his lifetime. The place is equally sacred to the Vaishnavites and Shaivites.

A fine example of late Dravidian architecture, this temple is most renowned for its four magnificent corridors lined with elaborately sculptured pillars. Spanning 1.2km, construction began in the 12th century AD. The temple opens 5 am to noon and 4 to 10 pm, but even when it's closed, it's possible to amble through the extensive corridors.

Agnitheertham
100 meters away from the temple is Agnitheertham, where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva, to absolve himself from the killing Ravana.

GandamadanaParvatham
The imprint of Lord Rama's feet placed on a Chakra (wheel) is found in this shrine which is at the highest point on the island at 2 km from Rameswaram.

Dhanushkodi
Dhanushkodi named after Rama's bow is at the eastern end of the island at a distance of 8 kms from Rameshwaram. The boulders around the sea between Srilanka and this place known as Adam's bridge are believed to be used by Hanuman to reach across Srilanka. Dhanushkodi was completely destroyed by the cyclones of 1964. Kothandaramaswamy temple is the only salvage of the cyclone. Idols of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman and Vibhishana (brother of Ravana) are contained here. A legend narrates that Vibhishana, brother of Sita's kidnaper Ravana, surrendered to Rama at this spot.

Adam's Bridge
Adam's Bridge is a chain of reefs, sandbanks and islets that almost connect Sri Lanka with India. These are believed to be the stepping stones that were used by Hanumana as he followed Ravana in his bid to rescue Sita.

Pooja Timings
1. Palliarai Deepa Arathana 5.00 AM
2. Spadigalinga Deepa Arathana 5.10 AM
3. Thiruvananthal Deepa Arathana 5.45 AM
4. Vila Pooja 7.00 AM
5. Kalasanthi Pooja 10.00 AM
6. Uchikala Pooja 12.00 Noon
7. Sayaratcha Pooja 6.00 PM
8. Arthajama Pooja 8.30 PM
9. Palliarai Pooja 8.45 PM

Palliarai (Sayanagriha) Procession of Swami and the Palliyarai Puja for Swami and Ambal in the Sayanagriha in Ambal Shrine are performed between 8.45 and 9.00 PM. In additions to the regular pujas at prescribed periods, the priests on behalf of individual pilgrims also perform pujas as they come with their tickets obtained from the Devasthanam office.

The Theerthams of the Temple inside:

The Corridor and their Significance

1. Mahalakshmi Theertham:
   South of the Hanuman Temple
   Dharmarajan bathed here and got riches.
2. Savithri Theertham:
   West of the Hanuman Temple
   King Kasibar got rid of his curse
3. Gayathri Theertham:
   West of the Hanuman Temple
   King Kasibar got rid of his curse.
4. Saraswathi Theertham:
   West of the Hanuman Temple
   King Kasibar got rid of his curse.
5. Sethu Madhava Theertham:
   The Tank at the third corridor
   One will get Lakshmi's blessings and Purification of heart
6. Gandhamadana Theertham:
   In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple
   One will get riches and their sins will be absolved after getting rid of their penury.
7. Kavatcha Theertaham:
   In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple
   One will not go to hell
8. Gavaya Theetham:
   In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple
   Shelter under Karpaga Virutchaga Tree
9. Nala Theertham:
   In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple
   One will get Soorya Thejas and reach Heaven
10. Neela Theertham:
    In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple
    One will get the benefit of Samastha (entire yaga and receive Agni Yoga. )
11. Sanku Theertham:
    In the inner corridor of the Temple
    Vathsanaba, the Saga, got rid of his sin ingratitude.
12. Sakkara Theertham:
    In the inner corridor of the Temple
    The Sun got His hand turned golden
13. Brahmahathi Vimochana Theertham
    In the inner corridor of the Temple
    Brahmahathi was absolved of his sins.
14. Sooriya Theertham:
    In the inner corridor of the Temple
    One will get the knowledge of the past, present and the future and reach worlds they want.
15. Chandra Theertham:
    In the inner corridor of the Temple
    One will get the knowledge of the past, present and the future and reach the worlds they want.
16. Ganga Theertham:
    In the inner corridor of the Temple
    Gnanasuruthi Rajah attained wisdom
17. Yamuna Theertham:
    In the inner corridor of the Temple
    Gnanasuruthi Rajah attained wisdom
18. Gaya Theertham:
    In the inner corridor of the Temple
    Gnanasuruthi Rajah attained wisdom
19. Siva Theetham:
    South or Nandi Deva in the Temple
    Completion of Bhaira Brahmahathi.
20. Sadhyamirtha Theertham:
    In the Amman Sannathi
    Emperor Bururroonu got rid of his curse.
21. Sarva Theertham:
    In front of Lord Ramanatha's Sannathi
    Sutharishna got rid of his blindness (from birth), illness and old age and then he prospered.
22. Kodi Theertham:
    In the first corridor of the Temple
    Sri Krishna got rid of his Sin of killing his Uncle, Kamsan.