Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple is one of the most sacred shrines of Hindus in India. Located on the Rameshwaram Island, on the south coast of Tamil Nadu, the temple is a holy pilgrimage destination and regarded as one of the 12 Jyotirlingams of India. A big number of devotees visit this temple every day as they know its association with Ramayana. Its association with Lord Rama makes it a holy place for Hindus. 

Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple is also popular for its grand architecture comprising long ornate corridors, towers and astonishing 36 Theerthams. This 12th century temple, which was earlier a place of a monastery, was constructed the Setupathy rulers of Ramanathapuram. Its architecture carries similarity with designs of the Pallava period, like the temple vimaanams. In later years, many kingdoms provided royal patronage to this Hindu temple and helped in further constructions.

Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple has a remarkable architecture and it’s sprawled over an area of 15 acres. Its architecture is characterized by massive gopurams, monolithic walls, a stunning Nandi and a 4000 feet long pillar corridor. The 18 feet tall and 22 feet long image of Nandi is also a unique element of the temple architecture. When in this part of the world, take some time out and visit this wonderful temple for sure.