An important Hindu pilgrimage center, Rameshwaram is also known as the "Varanasi of the South". In fact, the city is flocked by hundreds of Shaivites (worshippers of Shiva) and Vaishnavites (worshippers of Vishnu) from around the world every day. Rameshwaram is also known for its beautiful temples, some of which date back to the ancient times.

Legend has it that Rameshwaram is the very place where Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu worshiped Shiva, asking for forgiveness after killing his follower Ravana. Speaking of the location of Rameshwaram, it is situated in an island in the Gulf of Munnar and is connected to the mainland at Mandapam by the Indira Gandhi Bridge. Meanwhile, the city is well connected to other cities like Kanyakumari, Chennai and Trichy.

The temple town of Rameshwaram boasts of many attractions that are sure to delight any visitor. The temples of Rameshwaram are by far its main attraction with the Ramanathaswamy Temple being the most famous of all. Other attractions of Rameshwaram include the Kothandaraswamy temple, Adam's Bridge, Gandhamadana Parvatam and the Dhanushkodi Beach.

It must also be mentioned that Rameshwaram is a major marine food center of South India. Huge cartloads of fish and prawn are exported daily from Rameshwaram to many parts of the world.

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