രാമേശ്വരത്ത് നിന്ന് ധനുഷ്കോടിയിലേക്ക് ഒരു യാത്ര, Rameshwaram, Dhanushkodi,

Описание: ധനുഷ്കോടി എന്ന പ്രേത നഗരത്തിലേക്ക്,
Rameshwaram to Dhanushkodi

Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Jadayu tirtham,

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The Kothandaramaswamy Temple 
 at Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu is a shrine dedicated to the Hindu deity Rama. Located at a distance of 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from Rameswaram, it forms the southernmost tip of the island. The temple is the only historical structure to survive the 1964 cyclone that washed away Dhanushkodi. The temple has the deities of Rama, Lakshmana, Sita, Hanuman and Vibhishana. The temple is surrounded by sea and remains a tourist attraction. It is easily accessible from Rameswaram.





Historical background

The temple is estimated to have been constructed about 500-1000 years ago.Rama, the main idol, is depicted as having a bow (Kothandam), and hence the name Kothandaramaswamy for the idol.

The temple is believed to be the place where Vibhishana, the younger brother of Ravana, asked Rama and his vanara (ape men) army for refuge. According to this tradition, after the abduction of Sita, Vibhishana advised Ravana to return her to Rama. However, Ravana did not listen to the advice, which led to Vibhishana fleeing from Lanka and joining Rama's army. When Vibhishana surrendered to Rama, the vanara army urged Rama not to accept Vibhishana believing him to be a spy. However, Rama accepted Vibhishana under the insistence of Hanuman stating that it is his duty to protect the ones surrendered to him. It is also said that after the slaying of Ravana, Rama performed the "Pattabhishekam" (ascension to king of Lanka) for Vibhishana at this place.The story is depicted in painting across the walls inside the shrine.