Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Jai Ambey Ma !!
Sri Ramanatha Swamy
Temple is situated in the island of Rameshwaram is one of the Dwadasha Jyotir
Linga Kshetram/Shakthi Peedam as old as the great epic Srimad Ramayanam. The present spectacular structure of this
temple were the contributions of the Kings who where lived in 12th 15th and 18th century
respectively. During 12th
century the King of Ceylon – Parakrama Bahu constructed the sanctum sanctorum
and consecrated the Linga - Sri Ramanatha Swamy and Sri Parvatha Vardhini
Thayar. During the 15th
century the western stone tower of 78ft and the compound wall was built by
Udayan Sethupathi and Vaishya of Nagoor.
During 16th century Tirumalai Sethupathi built a portion of
southern second corridor. As a mark of gratitude, the statues of Tirumalai
Sethupathi and his son Sri Raghunatha Sethupathi installed can be found at the
entrance of south. During
17th century Dalavai Sethupathi built a portion of main eastern
Gopuram. Palliyarai and Mandapam in the
Sri Parvatha Vardhini Thayar sannidhi was the contribution of Sri Ravi Vijaya
Raghunatha Sethupathi. During
18th century, Sri Muthuramalinga Sethupathi was built the world
famous third Praharam (corridor) which was widely spoken for its grandeur. As a mark of respect to the honorable
personality the statues of Muthuramalinga Sethupathi and his two Ministers’ were
installed on the western entrance. This
is one of the oldest temple sitatued on the massive land of 15 Acres.
Lord Rama worshipped Lord
Shiva on the shores of Rameshwaram after beheading the demon King Ravana and
rescued Goddess Sita Devi. Lord Rama arrived at the seashores of Rameshwaram to
worship Lord Shiva to get rid of the sin of Brahmahathya. Ravana was born as Brahmin and was killed by
Lord Rama at the end of the war. In
order to wash off the sin of Brahmahathya Lord Rama arrived in Rameshwaram with
Lakshman, Sita Devi followed by his monkey warriors in this island.
Presiding
deity – Sri Ramanatha Swamy with his consort Goddess Parvatha Vardhini
Thayar
Sannidhis –
A separate Sannidhi for Sri Parvatha Vardhini Thayar also enshrines Shayana
Gruha for the divine couple, Thirukalyana Mandapam where Goddess Parvathy’s
marriage to Lord Shiva took place, Lord Brahma with Goddess Saraswathy and Lord
Vishnu with Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi also can be seen. Lord Vishnu performing ‘Kanyaka Dhanam’
offering His sister – Goddess Parvathy’s hand to Lord Shiva in front of the
sacrifial fire. ‘Ashta Lakshmi’ – The
eight forms of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi also can be seen.
A separate Shrine for Sri
Anjaneya situated at the East entrance – A self-manifested idol of Lord Anjaneya
8’ft above from the ground level and the remaining 8’ft under the water. It also
enshrines Koti Linga, the legend has the Lord Rama instructed Anjaneya to bring
Linga for worship before the prescribed time for the rituals. Anjaneya flew to Kailash and brough two
Lingas; Kailash Linga and Koti Linga and hurried to the shores of
Rameshwaram. Unfortunately Anjaneya
arrived at the shore little late and found a linga was already sanctified by
Lord Rama which was playfully constructed by Goddess Sita Devi. Anjaneya was flabbergasted and with a great
vigor tried to pull out the Linga already consecrated by Lord Rama. But, Anjaneya failed to tow the Linga from
the ground. This is the Linga worshipped
as Sri Ramanatha Swamy in this temple.
Later, Lord Rama amicably settled the issue swith Anjaneya.
Lord
Bhairava, Lord Ganesha, Lord Muruga, Spatika lingam, Soma Skandhar, Kasi Lingam,
Kasi Vishalakshi & Vishwanatha Swamy, Perumal, Santana Ganapathi, Sri
Sethumadhava, Saptha Devathas, Lord Nataraja, Kailasha Linga, Goddess Parvatha
Vardhini Thayar, Thirukalyana Mandapam, Palliyarai, Ashtalakshmi, Rudraksha
Mandapa, Yoga Guru Patajali’ Samadhi, Guru Patajali’s disciple – Sage
Vyagrapadha, Lord Vishnu on Adishesha, Nagadevatha, Golden chariot, Celestial
vehicles of Lord for village procession & Lord Nandikeshwara.
Rudraksha
Mandapam of Master of Yoga – Patanjali Rishi, his disciple Vyagrapada’s idol,
Naga Devathas, Lord Vishnu on Adishesha, Akanda Jyoti etc.. can be seen on the
third praharam. It is true to the fact
that whoever spends a few minutes inside this shrine would attain abundance of
optimistic vibes. This Samadhi mandapa
of Yoga guru – Patanjali was made of 2, 00,000 Rudrakshas, on the upper part of
the Samadhi is embellished with the idol of Lord Nataraja with his consort
Goddess Sri Sivakami.
Theertham – There are 22
theerams inside the temple where devotees takes holy dip before entering into
the Sanctum Sanctorum of Sri Ramanatha Swamy.
Each and every theerthas are equally capable to remove the sins of the
devotees and provide salvation. There
are 64 sacred water bodies are found in the island of Rameshwaram. According to Skandha Puranam, there are
twenty four theerthas that are the most important one must have a holy dip
atleast once in their life time. Taking
holy dip in this sacred theerthas are treated as highest spiritual deed which is
capable to provide abundance of devoutness and treated as equivalent to
penance.
Sri
Mahalakshmi Theertham - Sri Dharmarajan took sacred bath in this pushkarani and
attained abundance of wealth. It is
believed that whoever takes holy dip in this theertha would attain all the
richness in their life.
Sri
Savithri Theertham – Kashyapa got rid of his curse after holy dip in this
theertham. Whoever takes holy dip in
this theertham would get rid of all the curses.
Sri
Gayatri Theertham –
Sri Saraswathy Theertham –
Sri
Sethu Madhava Theertham – Whoever takes holy dip in this water would attains the
blessings of Sri Mahalakshmi and their heart would be purified from all the
dirts.
Sri
Gandhamadhana Theertham – Whoever takes holy dip in this water would attain all
the prosperities and get rid of their sins.
Kavatcha
Theertham – Kavacham means protection, as its name indicates whoever takes holy
dip in the water would be protected from the hellish torture of Lord Yama and
attains Heaven.
Gavya
Theertham – Whoever takes holy dip in this water would be blessed to be under
the shelter of Kalpaka Vruksham.
Nala
Theertham – Whoever takes holy dip in this water would attain the appearance and
brilliance of Lord Surya and reaches in the heaven after leaving this
world.
Neela
Theertham – Whoever takes holy dip in this water would attain the pieties of
performance of Yagnas and Yagas.
Shanku Theertham – Sage Vatsanabha got rid of his
curse
Chakkara Theertham –
Brahmahathi Vimochana Theertham – Whoever takes holy dip in
this theertham would be eradicated from their sins of Bramahathya. The sins involved in killing a Brahmin,
consumption of intoxicated drinks, sins from being untruthful and standing false
witness etc…many more.
Sooriya
Theertham – Whoever takes dip in this holy theertham would attain the ultimate
wisdom.
Chandra
Theertham - Whoever takes dip in this holy theertham would attain the ultimate
wisdom.
Ganga
Theertham - Whoever takes dip in this holy theertham would attain the ultimate
wisdom and purified.
Yamuna Theertham - Whoever takes dip in this holy theertham
would attain the ultimate wisdom.
Gaya Theertham - Whoever takes dip in this holy theertham
would attain the ultimate wisdom.
Shiva
Theertham – Whoever takes holy dip in this water would be freed from Brahmahathi
sins.
Sandhyamrutha
Theertham – Whoever takes holy dip in this water would get rid of all the
curses.
Sarva
Theertham – Whoever takes holy dip in this water would get rid of their all
illness.
Koti
Theertham – Sri Krishna took holy dip in this water and got rid of the sin of
Brahmahathya of killing his uncle Kamsa.
The
theerthas situated out of the temple premises and are extended up to
Ramnad/Navapasham are listed below.
Vethala
Varadha Theertham – It is situated on the south of Chakkara Theertham,
Thirupullani and bathing on this holy theertha is capable to get rid of
curses.
Chakkara
Theertham – It is located on the Lord Dharbhasayana Ramar Temple,
Thirupullani.
Villundi Theertham – It is situated near Thankatchi
Madam.
Papa Vinasa Theertham – eradicates all the sins and attain
moksha
Bhairava Theertham – eradicates Brahmahathya
sins
Kapi Theertham – eradicates all the
curses
Sita
Kundam – It is located near Thakatchi Madam, Lord Indra got rid of Brahmahathya
sin
Sarva
Mangala Theertham – Whoever take holy dip in this theertham would attain all the
prosperities.
Amruthavalli
Theertham/Amrutha Vapi – It is situated in Ekantha Ramar Temple; whoever takes
holy dip in this theertham would attain Salvation.
Rana
Vimochana Theertham – It is situated in Ekantha Ramar Temple, Whoever takes holy
dip in this theertham would get relieved from all the pains and
debts.
Lakshmana
Theertham – Lord Balarama got rid of Brahmahathi Dosha after taking holy dip in
this theertham. It is situated on
Rameshwaram – Pamban Road.
Rama
Theertham – It is situated on the Rameshwaram – Pamban Road, Dharmarajan got rid
of the sin after taking holy dip in this theertham.
Sugriva Theertham – It is situated on the way to
Gandhamadhana Parvatham, Whoever takes holy dip in this theertham would attain
ultimate wisdom and attain Surya Loka.
Angatha
Theertham – It is situated on the way to Gandhamadhana Parvatham; whoever takes
holy dip in this water would attain the glories of Lord
Indra.
Jambhava
Theertham – It is situated on the way to Gandhamadhana Parvatham; whoever takes
holy dip in the water would attain Longevity of life.
Gandhamadhana
Theertham – Whoever takes holy dip in this water would attain the Lotus feet of
Sriman Narayana
Vali
Theertham, Gaja Theertham, Kumuda Theertham, Sarada Theertham and Parasurama
Theertham
(16
– 20 Theerthas are known as Pancha Pandava Theerthas). These theerthas are capable to fulfil all the
desires of a devotee. Dharma
Theertham
Bhima Theertham
Arjuna Theertham
Nakula Theertham
Sahadev Theertham
Draupadi
Theertham - It is situated near the Sri
Bhadrakali Temple. Whoever takes dip in
this holy water would attain longevity and peaceful marriage
life.
Brahma
Theertham - It is situated near the Sri Bhadrakali Temple. Whoever takes holy dip in this water would
get rid of their curses.
Hanuman
Kund Theertham - It is situated near the Sri Bhadrakali Temple. Whoever takes holy dip in this water would be
blessed with offsprings.
Naga
Theertham – Whoever takes holy dip in this water would attain
Salvation.
Agasthya Theertham
Jadayu Theertham – It is situated on the way to
Dhanushkoti. Sage Brighu, Dattathreya,
Sage Durvas, Sage Suka attained purity of heart after taking holy dip in this
theertham.
Dhanushkoti Theertham – Dhanushkoti is the confluence of
Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal. Whoever
takes holy dip in this water would be freed from all the sins including Brahma
Hathya.
Deva Theertham – It is situated on the Sri Ramar Sannidhi;
the other theerthas are Kajan Theertham and Saravana Theertham. Lord Indra performed Yagna to win over the
demons
There are three theerthas situated on the Sri Ramar
Sannidhi and they are Kumutha Theertham, Haran Theertham and Panagan
Theertham. These Theerthas are capable
to eradicate all the sins of the devotees.
Vibhishana Theertham is situated on the Ramar Sannidhi is
capable to eradicates all the mental agonies, poverty, illness
etc..
Festivals:
Mahashivaratri
and procession of deity in Rushabha Vahanam, Mahashivaratri Abishekam and
procession of deities in Silver Chariot, Vasanthostavam in the month of Vaikasi , Sri Ramalinga Prathishta on Jyeshta Shukla Shuddha
Shashti,
Thirukkalyanam of Sri Parvatha Vardhini Thayar with the
procession on Rushabha Vahanam and Silver Chariot in the month of Ashada Bahula
Krishnashtami. Also includes Devi’s
penance, Shayana Sevai on the Golden Pallakku and
Thirukkalyanam, Navaratri, Kandha Shashti, Arudra Darisanam.
The
legend has that
there was a time the Mount Himalaya and its surroundings were under the abstract
control of the demons. They harassed the
life of deities
and sages, they all appealed to Lord Vishnu.
As instructed by Lord Vishnu, all the
spiritual energies of the deities turned into a flame and as desired by the
deities and Sages Goddess Sri Sati was rose from the flame and she was brought
up by Daksha Prajapathi. Later,
she was married to Lord Shiva against the will of her father.
A Grand
Yagna was conducted by Dakshaprajapathi ended in disaster, his own daughter Goddess Sri Sati had to sacrifice her life in
the sacrificial fire. This catastrophic incident brought trepidation amongst the
deities. Inconsolable Lord Shiva carried the
lifeless body of Goddess Sri Sati and wandered on the Earth for several years.
The functions of Trinities to protect the Universe were
shattered. All the deities were frightened about the terrible consequences and
appealed to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu’ dice chopped off the lifeless body of
Goddess Sri Sati into several parts to diffuse
the grief of Lord Shiva and each part fell into the different parts
of the Earth. The places where the body parts of Goddess Sri Sati fallen on the
Earth were turned into ‘Shakthi Sthal/Shakthi Peedam’.
Jai Ambey Ma !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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