Rameshwaram
India
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Rameshwaram is a sacred island town in Tamil Nadu, India, famous for its Ramanathaswamy Temple and as the starting point of the Adam's Bridge to Sri Lanka. It's a major Hindu pilgrimage site with beautiful beaches and religious significance.
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What is Rameshwaram famous for?
Rameshwaram is famous for the Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples of Shiva, and as the place where Lord Rama built a bridge to Lanka according to Hindu mythology.
How to reach Rameshwaram?
Rameshwaram is connected by road and rail. The nearest airport is in Madurai (about 170 km away). The town is on Pamban Island, connected to mainland India by the Pamban Bridge.
What is the best time to visit Rameshwaram?
The best time to visit Rameshwaram is from October to March when the weather is pleasant and suitable for temple visits and beach activities.
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