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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Places of Interest

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10.Kothandaramaswamy Temple This temple is located 12 kms away from Rameswaram. A popular belief is that Vibishana, brother of Ravana, surrendered before Rama here.

11.Dhanushkodi (18 kms) The southern tip of the island, Dhanushkodi was completely washed away by the 1964 cyclone. Tourists can witness the remains of the devastated town. Tourists can do surfing here.

12.Villoondi Theertham This Theertham is situated 7 kms from the main temple on the way to Pamban.

13.Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge (12 kms) It is also known as the Pamban Bridge that connects the Rameswaram island with the main land. It is the longest sea bridge in India and its length is nearly 2.2 kms and stands as a fine example for Indian architecture. The bridge was constructed with sufficient elevation. The islands near by and parallel rail bridge below can be viewed from this bridge.


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