We all know about the architectural marvels in India and one such is the Ramanatha Swamy Temple, Rameswaram in Southern India. The corridor in this temple is the longest in India.
Situated in the Gulf of Munnar at the very tip of Indian peninsula, this is a sacred island that is a major pilgrimage center for both Shaivites and Vaishnavaites. According to legends and Hindu scriptures, Rameshwaram was the place from where Lord Rama built a bridge across the sea to Lanka to rescue his consort Sita, from the clutches of Ravana.
The outer set of corridors, reputed to be the longest in the word being about 400 feet in each in the east and west and about 640 feet in north and south and inner corridors are about 224 feet in east and west and about 352 feet each in north and south. The width varies from 15.5 feet to 17 feet in the east and west about 172 feet on the north and south with width varying 14.5 feet to 17 feet. The total length of those corridors is thus 3850 feet. There are about 1200 pillars in the outer corridor and their height is nearly 30 feet from the floor.
Construction of the temple began, in the 12th century AD and additions were made to the building over the succeeding centuries by various rulers and today, its one of the major pilgrim spot in India. There are 22 sacred Theerthams(wells) in the temple, the water of each tasting different from the others.
Also known as ‘Benaras of the South’ this is a hot pilgrim spot and a terrific tourist destination. With wide beaches and surging Ocean, Rameshwaram offers a great tourist destination.
