Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Rameswaram

SRI KODANDARAMAR TEMPLE

Rameswaram, Tamilnadu, India

God

The main deity of this temple is Kothandarama Swamy, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu appears with the bow along with Mother Sita and Sri Lakshmana.

Goddess

Goddess Sita Devi is consort of Kothandarama Swamy.

Interesting Facts

In this small temple, Garuda Bhagwan and Acharya Sri Ramanuja have their shrines.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to March.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (30 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Rameshwaram Bus Stand	1.1 KM	1800-419-4287
Rameswaram Junction	1.3 KM	139
Madurai Airport	170 KM	0452-2690717

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Rameswaram Junction	1.3 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Madurai Airport	170 KM	0452-2690717

Architecture

Origin of the Name - Rama, the main idol, is depicted as having a bow (Kothandam) and hence the name Kothandarama swamy for the idol.

The temple was built in Dravidian style of architecture. Lord Sri Rama graces the devotees from the sanctum sanctorum with Mother Sita and Sri Lakshmana with his bow Kodanda. The walls of the temple have been carved with captivating paintings representing the instances from Hindu sacred text Ramayana. The history of the temple is also depicted on the temple walls. There is a koneru named as Ratnakara theertham.

Religious Significance

Legend 1 - According to the legend, it was during the war between Lord Rama and demon Ravana who had abducted Goddess Sita and kept her in his confinement in Lanka when Vibhishana, who was the younger brother of Ravana had come to meet Lord Rama and surrender. As per the story, Vibhishana had advised his brother Ravana to free Goddess Sita and let her return back to Lord Rama. However, when Ravana refused to listen to him and considered him as a deserter. It is then Vibhishana had gone to Lord Rama to seek refuge. He later helped them during the war as well. After defeating Ravana, Lord Rama had crowned Vibhishana as the king of the Lanka.

Legend 2 - According to one more legend associated with the temple, there is place near the temple named as Nandavanam where Lord Rama is believed to have stayed with Sage Bhringi at his ashram for a few days.

History

The temple was built 1000 years ago.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	05:00 AM - 12:00 PM	04:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757