Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu. It is one of India’s 12 Jyotirlingas and part of the Char Dham Yatra. It is located on an island connected by the Pamban Bridge. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and linked to Lord Rama’s worship after his victory over Ravana. If you’re planning a visit, here’s your complete guide to Rameshwaram Temple timings for darshan, pooja, aarti, and sevas to ensure a divine experience.
Rameshwaram Temple Darshan Timings:
- Regular Days:
- Morning: 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
- Evening: 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
- Festival Days (Maha Shivaratri, Rama Navami, Thaipusam):
- Extended hours: 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Closed: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for cleaning and deity rest.
Special Darshan tickets (₹50-₹200) and VIP Darshan (₹500-₹1000) are available at temple counters.
Pooja Timings:
- Palliyarai Deeparadhana: 4:50 AM (pre-dawn ritual, ₹100).
- Spatika Lingam Abhishekam: 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM (₹50-₹200).
- Thiruvananthal Pooja: 7:00 AM (morning worship, ₹100).
- Kalasanthi Pooja: 10:00 AM (mid-morning, ₹100).
- Uchikalam Pooja: 12:00 PM (noon offering, ₹100).
- Sayaratchai Pooja: 6:00 PM (evening, ₹100).
Special poojas like Rahu-Ketu Pooja (6:00 AM-9:00 AM, ₹9000, 2.5 hours) and Thila Homam (4:00 AM-4:00 PM, ₹1008-₹36,000) are popular for dosha removal.
Aarti Timings:
- Morning Aarti: 5:30 AM (post-Spatika Lingam).
- Noon Aarti: 12:30 PM (with Uchikalam).
- Evening Aarti: 6:30 PM (Sayaratchai).
- Night Aarti (Palliyarai): 8:45 PM to 9:00 PM.
Seva Timings and Offerings:
- Panchamrita Abhishekam: 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM (₹500-₹2000, milk and honey offering).
- Rudrabhishekam: 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM (₹1500, Vedic chants).
- Theertham Bath Assistance: 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM (₹25, holy dip in 22 wells).
- Annadanam: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (donations ₹1000+, feeds 5000+ daily).
Sevas are booked at temple counters; contact 04573-221223 for details.
How to Reach Rameshwaram Temple:
- By Road: 174 km from Madurai (3.5 hours via NH87).
- By Train: Rameshwaram Station (1 km).
- By Air: Madurai Airport (174 km).
Travel Tips:
- Dress Code: Men: Dhoti/kurta. Women: Saree/churidar. No shorts.
- Best Time: October-March for cooler weather (20-30°C). Avoid April-May for heat.
- Note: Mobiles banned; use cloakroom.
- Take a dip at Agni Theertham (sea) before entering.