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A different glimpse of wildlife

There’s so much more to Rameswaram than you are probably aware of. Besides its spiritual significance, the lively little town is an exciting destination for enthralling holidays. Present at the tip of the Indian peninsula, Rameswaram rejuvenates your soul with a breathtakingly lovely beaches, the charming Mannar Island and a multitude of local attractions like wildlife and watersports. Rameswaram is famous for the magnificent Ramanathaswamy Temple – one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines where, according to Ramayana, Lord Rama prayed to Lord Shiva to absolve his sins committed during the war against Ravana. Rameswaram also has a shrine for Maharishi Patanjali who established the Yoga Sutra.