Everything That Defines Rameshwaram’s Culture

Rameshwaram is a city known for its divinity associated with Lord Rama and Lord Shiva. It is a town located on the Pamban Island in the southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Rameshwaram’s culture maintains a fine balance between religious beliefs, mythology and splendid architecture. It is counted amongst one of the sacred Char Dhams and hence, is flocked by thousands of pilgrims and tourists annually. Plan your trip to this significant town and stay in one of the many hotels in Rameshwaram that let you explore the culture without travelling long distances. Experience these 5 things to truly understand what the culture of Rameshwaram is all about:

 1. Visit Ram Setu

Ram Setu is a part of popular tales in India owing to its holy significance and role in the epic of Ramayana. This bridge is said to have been built by Lord Rama himself on his way to battle Ravana at his empire in Sri Lanka to get back his beloved, Sita. The bridge connected Rameshwaram to Sri Lanka and it still does. However, it is usually submerged in water and one can only sight the rocks that form the bridge float on water.

 2. Take part in the festivals

Rameshwaram culture is marked by the many festivals that are celebrated with pomp and grandeur. Almost all the festivals here are rooted in religious beliefs and practices and the most popular local celebrations here include Maha Shivratri (celebrated for a period of ten days), Masi Shivratri, Vasntotsavam, Mahalaya Amavasai, Thai Amavasay and Thirukalyanam. The temples witnesses a huge turnout during these festivals which makes it one of the most exciting times to visit Rameshwaram.

 3. Go shopping

Of the many things that Rameshwaram is lesser known for, one attraction is the sea shell markets that are loved by tourists as well as the locals. This has to be your go-to place for your souvenir shopping as well as purchasing home decor accents such as show pieces, wall hangings, mirrors, statues and many more. The markets here also has an exciting range of ornaments, beaded jewellery, etc. Apart from these trinkets, the textiles of Rameshwaram such as khadi clothes, Kanjeevaram sarees and Rameshwaram silk are known across Tamil Nadu and beyond as well.

 4. Visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple

This temple is popular because it houses the most sacred sand mound in the world created by Lord Ram’s wife, Sita, to pay her respect to Lord Shiva. The temple has been around since the 16th century and has a hall with 1000 pillars and 22 temple tanks. Pilgrims are supposed to take a bath in the holy water of these ranks before they make their way inside the temple. It is one of the most popular temples in Tamil Nadu and is known across the country for housing one of the twelve Jyotilingas.

 5. Feast on the delicious food

One cannot end their trip in Rameshwaram without gorging on the delicacies available here such as sambhar, rasam, dry curry, kootu, pongal, idli, Dosai. The local cuisine here generally includes rice served with a range of mouthwatering curries and a strong influence of ingredients such as tamarind and coconut. Many hotels serve food on a banana leaf which is as local as the dining experience you can get here!

 Without wasting any more time thinking, book your tickets and accommodation in one of the Rameshwaram hotels to embark on a journey of rich cultural experience!