Introduction

About 100 meters from the famed Ramanatha Swamy temple is the spot where Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva to absolve himself for killing demon king, Ravana. You will spot ardent Shiva devotees taking a holy dip here, believed to wash away one’s sins. The water is very calm, and ideal for bathing. Pilgrims arrive at this seashore to perform rituals in honor of their ancestors.

Special Attributes

Devotees gather here for the customary holy dip believed to wash away all sins.

Nuisance

The site is very peaceful and free of irritants.

Dressing restrictions

It is a very important pilgrimage site, so dress conservatively.

Connectivity

Hire a taxi or take a tourist coach from Madurai

Enjoyed by

Those who are religiously inclined

Exposure

You will be under the open sky. The sun could be harsh in the noon, so carry along your sunshades, hat, sunscreen lotion, and a bottle of drinking water.

Avoidable Season

Open through the year

Facilities

Further on, continue to the Ramanatha Swamy temple.

Things Not Allowed

No such restriction

Tip

An early morning visit is preferable, before the pilgrims begin to trickle in.

Type of site

Pilgrimage centre