We visited this famous and holy island two months back and had a memorable stay there. This place really very beautiful and has many mesmerizing factors which will attract any traveller.
I was totally mesmerized by the beauty and calmness of this island. Even though this island is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, the ocean currents are very less and the waves are very mild. Daily hundreds of pilgrims dip in this ocean water as if they are dipping in a river because of its low tide and waves. The view of the wide stretch Pamban bridge will surely amaze everyone.
The Ramanatha Swamy temple is a very holy and famous temple as it is one of Jotir Lingas of Lord Shiva. Many pilgrims from all over India visit this temple and bathe themselves at the holy teerthas. These Theerthas are very unique to this temple. Apart from this there are many other temples such as the Ramar Padam, Seeta padam, etc. We may even go to Dhanuskodi to visit this lost town and the remainings including a temple, an old church, etc.
More than all this what attracted me the most was the house cum museum of our ex president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. His old house has been replaced by a new building built by him and one of its floor is converted into a museum. We shall get to see the Padma Awards and Bharat Ratna won by him. This museum also has the different medals and prizes won by him from different universities across the world and also gifted by dignitaries of different countries. This will surely amaze any visitor and makes us understand how intellectually sound he was.
He has got a huge collection of books which even includes Bhagvat Geeta and the 4 Vedas as well. His diary with his writings and findings, his personal belongings, his dress and all are the other attractions. This museum is treasure zone containing the memories of our Missile Man and his hard work. In Rameshwaram there is also a memorial built on the place where his mortal remains are laid to rest. We should never miss to see this if we happen to visit Rameshwaram.
