Rameshwaram - Tour packages

Rameshwaram, a religious island, is a revered place of Hindus in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Situated in an area of 61.8 sq. kms and with a conch shape, the island of Rameshwaram has always been a major site for Hindus as it comprises Lord Rama's temple. Religion apart, Rameshwaram has gradually grown out to be a well-liked holiday spot.

Beach sports activities allure tourists in Rameshwaram. The place is also referred as the 'Benaras of the south', and rated among the most significant Hindu pilgrimage spots. It’s assumed that attaining Moksha comes true once a visit of Rameshwaram is taken.

Rameshwaram is linked with the story of Ramayana, and allures worshippers of Lord Vishnu and Saivites worshippers of Lord Shiva at the same time. Being closely related to Ramayana, it has always been among the most visited pilgrim sites in India. The history and grandeur help Rameshwaram to see a great influx of tourists from everywhere. 

Ramanatha Swamy Temple and the Agnitriham tank are prime attractions there. The Ramjharoka temple is another significant site with the imprints of Lord Rama’s feet on a chakra. Temples in respect of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman would be seen all around in the town.

Religion beside, Rameshwaram also allures nature lovers for its appealing and stimulating settings of coral reefs, shimmering sun, sand and sea. The lush greenery is everywhere, enticing people to come for a picnic. Thus, once you decide to visit the small island in the Gulf of Mannar, you find an opportunity to experience nature and religion at the same time.

The Brihadishwara Temple (In place of Thanjavur)

The Brihadishwara Temple or Rajarajeswaram is the world’s first complete granite temple at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India. This is one of the India’s most prized architectural sites and the entire structure is made out of hard granite stones. Rajarajeswaram shows brilliant temple architectural heights achieved by Cholas in temple building. Brihadishwarw Temple is a living testimony to the outstanding achievements of the Chola Empire in the field of sculpture, bronze casting, architecture and painting. The interesting architecture and sculpture of this building is responsible for its inclusion in UNESCO World Heritage Site and attained a unique name as “Great Living Chola Temples”.

Haji Ali

Surrounded by water from all the four sides, Hanji Ali Dargah is a holy place of worship for Muslims and the old monument of Mumbai. The Haji Ali Dargah is a tomb of ‘Hazrat Haji Ali’, a Muslim Sufi Saint who renounced all his worldly possessions before making a pilgrimage to Mecca. The dargah was built in 1431.

Situated at the end of a 500m causeway protruding into the Arabian Sea is the whitewashed Haji Ali Mosque. It is said that Haji Ali was a wealthy Muslim merchant who renounced all his worldly belongings before embarking on a pilgrimage to Mecca. He died in Mecca and the casket miraculously drifted and came to the spot where the mosque and tomb were built by his devotes in the early 19th century. The Mosque lies opposite to the famous Mahalakshmi temple and can be approached from Lala Rajpatrai Marg.

Haji Ali is a handsome example of Islamic architecture standing on an island. During high tide the walkway to the mosque is submerged in the sea making the impression that the mosque and the tomb are floating in water. 

Maha Laxmi Temple

Dedicated to goddess Mahalaxmi, Vishu’s consort (goddess of wealth), this is one of the most famous temples of Mumbai situated on Bhulabhai Desai Road. The temple is renowned for its exclusive history and devoutness. Sited at the seashore on the northern side of Malabar hills, Mahalakshmi temple can be reached easily by the means of local transport in Mumbai. The waves of the Arabian Sea impart a perfect background to this religious shrine of Mahalakshmi.

Mahalakshmi Temple boasts of a richly ornamented main gateway. In its complex, you can see numerous stalls selling flower garlands and paraphernalia that make an offering to the Goddess. Inside the sanctum sanctorum, the presiding images are of three goddess -- Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati.  However, Goddess Lakshmi is the principal deity, from whom the temple imbibed its name. The celestial appearance of these images, enhance the spiritual aura of the temple. It is regarded that the Goddess fulfil all the wishes of her true devotees. People with their firm conviction, come to the holy shrine of Mahalakshmi, to seek blessings from the Goddess.