Attractions from JBR Residency
Attractions from JBR Residency
Ramanathapuram also known as Ramnad is a place that has witnessed the rise and fall of historical dynasties and empires. It is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu today. This place makes us to remember the epic Ramayana – the story of Lord Rama’s conquest and the victory of good over evil. The holy island of Rameshwaram. This is a historically significant place located in Rameshwaram is the Rama-Setu Bridge. Which is believed to be built by lord Rama and his army of monkeys in order to reach sri lanka with an aim to save his wife sita from Ravana.
This ancient architectural marvel attracts millions of tourist every day because, The bridge over the sea is a real wonder Ramanathapuram is a historically important city. It was ruled by many countries from the Chola dynasty, and today, the influence of these dynasties can still be seen and experienced in the city and its surroundings through some of the famous temples such as the Ranganathaswamy Temple, Sethu Bandhana Anjaneya Temple, and Thiru Uthirakosamangai Temple. And other worship areas like Oriyur church and Erwadi Dargah.
The beauty of the sea in Ramanathapuram has spread over and has created other beautiful shore like Dhanushkodi, Ariyamaan, Devipattinam, Kurusadai Island, Kunthukal beach which can be considered as the treasure of Ramanathapuram well known for their peaceful and tidy ambience.
This makes the destination not only a tourist destination but also a hub for history buffs who want to learn more about the region’s exemplary past.
Ramanathaswamy Temple
Rameshwaram - 45KM
Rameswaram is a town on Pamban Island, in the southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s known for Ramanathaswamy Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site with ornate corridors, huge sculpted pillars and sacred water tanks. Devotees bathe in the waters of Agni Theertham, off the beach east of the temple. Gandamadana Parvatham is a hill with island views. A chakra (wheel) here is said to bear an imprint of Lord Rama’s feet.


Uthirakosamangai Maragatha Nataraja Temple - 21KM
This temple is found to be in existence along with the world’s first Shiva temple, Mangalanatha Swamy Temple, in Uthirakosamangai, and it is nearly 3200 years old. This ancient historical temple practices a special form of worshipping Varahi Amman
Thiruppullani Aadhi Jaganatha Perumal Temple - 11KM
The Adi Jagannatha Temple is a South Indian Hindu temple in Thiruppullani, a village in the outskirts of Ramanathapuram in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is believed that Rama used grass (‘pul’ in Tamil as a pillow (thalai annai in Tamil) to sleep and hence the village attained the name Thiruppullani.
Constructed in the Cholan style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th–9th centuries CE. It is one of the 108 Divya Desam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Adi Jagannatha and his consort Lakshmi as Padmasini.


Ervadi Dargha - 28KM
According to legend, the imam of Erwadi Dargah, Mevlevi Seyyad Ismail Siraji, and Seyyad Ali Sultan came to India in 530 during Hijri. “When he reached Erwadi, it was under the rule of Sethupathi Maharaja, the king of Madurai. The king was pleased by the good deeds and miraculous powers possessed by Seyyad Ali Sultan.
The king offered him 6,000 acres of land as a token of appreciation, where Seyyad Ali Sultan built Erwadi Dargah OneOne of the astounding specialties of Erwadi mosque is that the main shrine of the Dargah is built by mixing the soil of Medina, which makes this mosque the holiest Islamic place in Tamil Nadu.
Devipattinam Navagraha Temple - 16KM
Navapashanam temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Navagrahas, the nine planetary deities, located in Devipattinam, the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a Hindu pilgrimage centre located in the Bay of Bengal. As per Hindu legend, the nine mud images of the planetary deities, have been believed to have built by Rama, an avatar of Vishnu.


Sethukarai Theertham - 15KM
APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial - 43KM
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial is a memorial dedicated to the former president of the Republic of India A. P. J. Abdul Kalam located in Peikarumbu, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. The memorial was designed and constructed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) as a tribute to Kalam and to display the cultural heritage and ethnic diversity of India.
It was officially inaugurated by the prime minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi on 22 July 2017. A symbol of national integration, the memorial is an amalgamation of Mughal and Indian architecture.


Dhanushkodi - 73KM
The sun, the sands and the water – the finest beach experiences that allure a traveller are right here in Dhanushkodi. The vastness and the deepness of the blue sea is a sight to behold; and the endless fascinations on the shore are all to be experienced.
One of the most exotic adornments in the vast coastline of Tamil Nadu is the picturesque Dhanushkodi Beach. A highly popular tourism hotspot, Dhanushkodi Beach is visited by lakhs of tourists every year from all over the world. This pristine beach is surrounded by the Gulf of Mannar on one side and the Bay of Bengal on the other. Resting on the southern tip of Tamil Nadu, this amazing beach destination is a place rich in history, myths and beauty.
The word Dhanushkodi means ‘Tip of the bow’. ‘Arichal Munai’ is the point at which the Indian Ocean meets the Bay of Bengal and the spot can be viewed from Dhanushkodi. It is believed that Lord Rama, from the Indian epic of Ramayana, pointed to the end of his bow and asked his troops to build a bridge across the ocean to reach the demon king Ravana’s Lanka. Ravana had abducted Rama’s wife Sita and Rama had to reach Lanka to rescue her. Thus this place occupies a significant and important position in Indian mythology and history.
Extending up to 15 km in length, the Dhanushkodi Beach is one that often witnesses high tides. Despite this, the place is an ideal vacation spot for families, friends and solo travellers alike. The region also sees various migratory birds such as gulls and flamingos, adding to the natural bliss of the locale. Besides, various locations in and around Dhanushkodi are easily accessible from this beach, making it an all-round travel experience.
Madurai Airport - 120KM
Madurai Airport (IATA: IXM, ICAO: VOMD) is a Customs Airport serving Madurai and Southern districts, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The airport is located about 12 km (7.5 mi) from the Madurai railway junction. The airport was established in 1957.
The airport has two adjacent terminals. A 17,600 Sq.m New Integrated terminal building was inaugurated recently which is the second-largest terminal in Tamilnadu, next to Chennai. The Airports Authority of India has converted the old terminal into a cargo complex.
Madurai airport has a strong Domestic network and handles 125,000+ passengers per month on an average. Madurai airport directly connected to Major Indian Metros such as Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore along with Tier-II cities like Rajamundry and Tirupati. On International-side, Madurai has direct flights to Colombo, Dubai and Singapore.


Pamban Bridge
One of India’s finest engineering marvels in India is the much-acclaimed Pamban rail bridge in Rameswaram that connects the island of Rameswaram to the mainland. The Pamban bridge holds historical significance as the first-ever bridge built across the sea in India.
The efforts for the construction of the Pamban rail bridge began as early as in the 1870s when the British government decided to expand trade connectivity to Sri Lanka. Stretching to about 2.2 km, and with 143 piers, it was officially commissioned in 1914. It is the second-longest sea bridge in India after Mumbai’s Bandra-Worli Sea Link. The Pamban Rail Bridge works on the Scherzer rolling lift technology to allow ferry movement, which opens upwards at an angle of 90 degrees. The Pamban Bridge has always been marvelled at during the train journeys that offer jaw-dropping views of the blue expanse of the Arabian Sea.
Considered to be the longest bridge in India constructed over the bay, the Pamban rail bridge used to be the only link between Rameswaram and the mainland until 1988, after which a road bridge was built parallel to it.
The bridge has survived major cyclones that severely affected Dhanushkodi, the thriving part of the town. The bridge was later renovated and restored in just 46 days. It was further strengthened in 2009 for the transport of goods.
A new Pamban bridge is also being constructed with state-of-the-art technologies which would make it India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge. The new bridge will be around 2.2 km long, and it will be possible to lift it to a height of 22 metres above sea level. The new construction is also expected to ease the influx of pilgrim visits to Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi every year.