Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga

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Shiva · Shaiva

Darshan timings: 4:00 am – 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Best time
Crowd: High
Walking: Moderate walking

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Quick answers

What are the darshan timings at Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga?: 4:00 am – 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Which deity is worshipped here?: Shiva, in the Shaiva tradition.
What is the dress code and are there any rules?: Dress code: Traditional attire for men (dhoti, pyjama, or pants with shirt) and women (saris, churidhar, or pavadai with half-sari). Footwear: Must be removed. Not permitted: Mobile phones.
How do I reach Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga?: Nearest airport: Madurai International Airport, 179 km. Nearest railway station: Rameswaram Railway Station, 1 km.
Is there an entry fee?: General darshan is free. Special sevas, aartis or fast-track darshan are set by the temple authorities; EasyDarshan never sells queue-bypass access.

Overview

The Ramanathaswamy Temple, also known as the Rameswaram Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples and is considered a sacred site for both Shaivites and Vaishnavites. The temple is known for its stunning architecture, with a long corridor and intricately carved pillars, and is surrounded by 64 water bodies, including the sacred Agni Theertham. Pilgrims visit the temple to bathe in the holy waters, worship Lord Shiva, and seek spiritual purification.

Temple timings

Daily 4:00 AM–1:00 PM, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM

Monday	4:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday	4:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday	4:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday	4:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday	4:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday	4:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sunday	4:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Timings can change on festival days and seasons — always confirm on the official temple portal before you travel.

Darshan & aarti

Palliyarai Deepa Arathana 5:00 AM, Spadigalinga Deepa Arathana 5:10 AM, Thiruvananthal Deepa Arathana 5:45 AM.

Official rules & registrations

Dress code: Traditional attire for men (dhoti, pyjama, or pants with shirt) and women (saris, churidhar, or pavadai with half-sari). Footwear: Must be removed. Not permitted: Mobile phones.

How to reach

Nearest airport: Madurai International Airport, 179 km. Nearest railway: Rameswaram Railway Station, 1 km. Nearest bus stand: Rameswaram Bus Station, 2 km.

Nearest airport: Madurai International Airport, 179 km
Nearest station: Rameswaram Railway Station, 1 km