Rameswaram, a major Hindu pilgrimage centre, is a small island in the Gulf of Mannar. Located off the eastern coast in Tamil Nadu, the town offers beautiful beaches. It is one of the major marine food centres in the South with much of its fish and prawn catch being exported.

The temples here the showcase the finest of Dravidian architecture. The massive sculptured pillars and magnificent corridors of the temples, among the longest in India (197 meters), are known for their beauty.

Mythology says that Lord Rama performed some rituals to thank lord Shiva for his victory over the demon king Ravana. This makes the place coveted by both Vaishnavites and Saivites.

Hot and humid weather through out the year, there is not much difference in the temperature of winters and summers so that one can visit Rameswaram any time of year. 

The weather is hot and humid throughout the year. There is not much difference in the temperature of winters and summers. One can visit Rameswaram any time of year.