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Rameshvara

रामेश्वर
Also known as: Rāmeśvara, Ramanathaswamy

About

Eleventh Jyotirlinga. Located in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. Established by Rama on his way to Lanka. One of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. Represents the unity of Rama (Vishnu) and Shiva worship.

Attributes

JyotirlingaRama's worshipChar DhamUnity of traditions

Symbols

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

Associated Mantras

Om Rāmeśvarāya namaḥ
Jyotirlinga Stotram
Ramanathaswamy Stotram

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriRama NavamiThai Amavasya

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaRamayanaSkanda Purana

Regions Worshipped

Tamil NaduPan-India

Iconography

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