Shri Rameshvaram
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Rameshvaram Jyotirlinga is situated on the peninsular tip of Rameshvaram. Lord Rama put up this Jyotirlinga when he was on his way to attack Ravana. It is said that when Lord Rama was drinking |
water by the seashore he heard a voice saying that he should pay offerings to Lord Shiva.
Listening to this Lord Rama made a linga of sand and worshipped it and asked the blessings of Lord Shiva to destroy Ravana. Lord Shiva, happy by his devotion blessed him accordingly.
Lord Rama also requested Lord Shiva to reside here forever and bless the entire mankind. Lord Shiva from that time lives in this Jyotirlinga. Those who go to Rameshwar Jyotirlinga and seek Lord Shiva's blessings always live in Shivloka.
The temple of Rameshwar is very big and grand. There are many other idols of Shiva and other gods other than the main lingam. There is a big idol of Nandi, the vehicle of Shiva.
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