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Ramanathaswamy

रामनाथस्वामी
Also known as: Rāmanāthasvāmī, Rameswaram, Rama's Linga

About

The presiding deity of the Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and a Char Dham pilgrimage site. Established by Rama on his way to Lanka. Represents the unity of Rama (Vishnu) and Shiva worship.

Attributes

JyotirlingaRama's worshipChar DhamUnity of traditions

Symbols

LingaRama's bridge (Ram Setu)OceanLong corridors
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Rāmanāthasvāmine Namaḥ
Jyotirlinga Stotram

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriRama NavamiThai Amavasya

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaRamayanaSkanda Purana

Regions Worshipped

RameswaramTamil NaduPan-India

Iconography

Linga form. Temple has the longest corridor among all Hindu temples. Located on the island of Rameswaram.