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Ramanathaswamy Temple In Tamil Nadu, India
Devotees walk to the steps leading to the ocean at the Ramanathaswamy Temple (Rameswaram Temple) located on Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to the god Shiva and considered a holy pilgrimage site for Shaivites, Vaishnavites and Smarthas. The presiding deity, the Lingam of Ramanathaswamy (Shiva), was established and worshiped by Rama before crossing his bridge to Lanka. Rameshwaram is believed to be the place from where Lord Rama started his journey to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana who was holding her captive on the island of Lanka. Lord Rama is believed to have sanctified this place by worshipping and glorifying Lord Shiva and hence marks the confluence of Shaivism and Vaishnavism and is thus revered by both Shaivites and Vaishnavites alike and thus there is a strong belief that bathing in the 22 'Theerthams' or natural springs is a step forward in enlightenment. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #7814540 |
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| Photographer | Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto |
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