Dhanushkodi , Rameswaram
About Dhanushkodi
Dhanushkodi is the southern tip of the Rameswaram Island in the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu. Dhanushkodi used to be flourishing town on the tip of Indian peninsula, but a massive cycle swept through the town in 1964, killing hundreds of people and destructing the town. After this incident, government declared Dhanushkodi as unfit for human habitation and it has become a 'ghost' town since. Today only few fishermen venture on its beaches.
Tip of Dhanushkodi which is a point of confluence of Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea holds a religious importance. Mysterious Adam’s Bridge is believed to have been constructed by Lord Rama to cross over to Lanka. There are series of rocks floating in the setu that are the remnants of the Rama Bridge formed in the Ramayana. The metal road simply ends here and one can simply get engulfed in the vastness of the ocean standing in front.
Jeeps still ply here from Rameswaram, and tourists can still see the remains of old railway station, government office buildings and some houses.
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Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
0 km from Dhanushkodi - See map
Thiruchendur is a town in the district of Toothukudi is supposedly blessed by Lord Murugan and is famous for the Lord Murugan Temple. Renowned...
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Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
2.6 km from Dhanushkodi - See map
One could say that this temple is the one which is located on the southernmost tip of India in Bay of Bengal. Kothandaramaswamy Temple or...
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Jatayu Theertham, Tamil Nadu
5.6 km from Dhanushkodi - See map
Jatayu Theertham is dedicated to Jatayu, an Eagle loyal to Lord Rama, is considered as King of Bird. Jatayu helped Lord Rama to defeat Demon...
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Jada Theertham, Tamil Nadu
7.5 km from Dhanushkodi - See map
Jada Theertham is located on the Dhanushkodi road. As per Hindu Mythology, Lord Rama washed his hair (Jada) by taking a dip in this Theertham...
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Ramanathaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
11.1 km from Dhanushkodi - See map
The major attraction of Rameswaram is the Ramanathaswamy Temple. It is located in the center of the city. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva....
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Sugreevar Theertham, Tamil Nadu
11.9 km from Dhanushkodi - See map
Sugreevar, the King of Monkeys helped Lord Rama in the Battle with Raavan. To honor him a temple is built on the way to Gandhamadana Parvatham....
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Agnitheertham, Tamil Nadu
12 km from Dhanushkodi - See map
Agnitheertham is the most significant Theertham in Rameswaram. As per Hindu Religious fact, it is at this place Lord Rama offered prayers to Lord...
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Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, Tamil Nadu
12.8 km from Dhanushkodi - See map
The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park situated in Tamil Nadu pulls in thousands of tourists mainly because of its diverse marine animals and...
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Gandamadana Parvatham, Tamil Nadu
12.8 km from Dhanushkodi - See map
Nearly 3 km north of Ramanathaswamy Temple, lies the Island’s highest point termed as “Gandhamathana Parvatham”. The Gandhamathana Temple is...
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Panchamukha Anjaneyar Temple, Tamil Nadu
13.6 km from Dhanushkodi - See map
The other interesting sight to be visited is the Panchamukha Anjaneyar Temple in Rameswaram. Here the main deity is Lord Hanuman, who helped Lord...
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Villondi Theertham, Tamil Nadu
16.8 km from Dhanushkodi - See map
Villondi Theertham is located on the route to Pamban. The word Villondi means "Buried Bow". This is the place where Lord Rama buried his bow after...
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Neduntheevu (Delft Island), Northern Province
*30.5 km from Dhanushkodi - See map
The Neduntheevu, sometimes known as Neduntivu is the largest island falling in the Palk Strait in the northern parts of Sri Lanka. This is known...
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