One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and part of the Char Dham pilgrimage. The Shiva Linga here was established by Lord Rama himself before crossing to Lanka. Has the longest temple corridor in India.
Lord Rama established the lingam here to absolve the sin of killing Ravana (a Brahmin). Sita fashioned a sand lingam (Ramalingam) while Hanuman was sent to bring one from Kashi. Both are worshipped.
The temple has the longest corridor of any Hindu temple (1,220 meters). 36 theerthams (sacred wells) within the temple complex, each with unique healing properties. Magnificent Dravidian architecture.
Jyotirlinga #7
Char Dham site
Longest temple corridor (1,220m)
22 sacred theerthams
Lingam established by Rama
Pamban Bridge access
Maha Shivaratri
Rama Navami
Thirukalyanam (celestial wedding)
Arudra Darshanam
Open 5 AM–1 PM, 3 PM–9 PM. Pilgrims traditionally bathe in all 22 theerthams (holy wells) before darshan. Connected by rail bridge (Pamban Bridge) to mainland.
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