Rameswaram Temple 22 Theerthams (Sacred water bodies)

Theerthas inside the Rameshwaram Ramanathaswamy Temple

According to the words of scripture Sethu Puranam, there are totally 64 theerthas (sacred water bodies) in and around Rameswaram. Out of them, twenty-two theerthas are situated inside the Ramanathaswamy Temple premises.

Timings for Taking Sacred Bath from the 22 Wells inside the Ramanathaswamy Temple

The pilgrims are allowed to take bath from the 22 wells inside the Rameswaram temple from 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

Pilgrims can get tickets for taking the bath from the temple ticket counter situated near the main entrance (East gate entrance) of the temple.

It takes 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the crowd to complete the bath from the 22 wells.

Rameswaram Temple 22 Theerthas Ticket Cost

The Rameswaram Temple 22 Theerthas ticket cost is Rs 25 per person.

Names of the 22 Theerthas inside the Rameswaram Temple

The names of the 22 theerthas in Rameswaram temple with their respective location are given below:

1. Mahalakshmi Theertham
   Location: South of the Hanuman Temple.
2. Savithri Theertham
   Location: West of the Hanuman Temple.
3. Gayathri Theertham
   Location: West of the Hanuman Temple.
4. Saraswathi Theertham
   Location: West of the Hanuman Temple.
5. Sakkara Theertham
   Location: In the second corridor of the Temple.
6. Sethu Madhava Theertham
   Location: Pond in the third corridor.
7. Nala Theertham
   Location: Near Sethumadhava Temple (between third and second corridor).
8. Neela Theertham
   Location: Near Sethumadhava Temple (between third and second corridor).
9. Gavaya Theertham
   Location: Near Sethumadhava Temple (between third and second corridor).
10. Kavatcha Theertham
    Location: Near Sethumadhava Temple (between third and second corridor).
11. Gandhamadana Theertham
    Location: Near Sethumadhava Temple (between third and second corridor).
12. Brahmahathi Vimochana Theertham
    Location: Near Sethumadhava Temple (between third and second corridor).
13. Sooriya Theertham
    Location: Near Sethumadhava Temple (between third and second corridor).
14. Chandra Theertham
    Location: Near Sethumadhava Temple (between third and second corridor).
15. Satyamirtha Theertham
    Location: In the second corridor of the Temple.
16. Siva Theertham
    Location: In the second corridor of the Temple.
17. Sarva Theertham
    Location: In the second corridor of the Temple.
18. Sanku Theertham
    Location: In the second corridor of the Temple.
19. Gaya Theertham
    Location: In the second corridor of the Temple.
20. Ganga Theertham
    Location: In the second corridor of the Temple.
21. Yamuna Theertham
    Location: In the second corridor of the Temple.
22. Kodi Theertham
    Location: In the first corridor of the Temple (bath passage provided in the second corridor).

General Guidelines for Pilgrims Taking Sacred Bath from the 22 Wells inside the Rameswaram Ramanathaswamy Temple

1. On festival days and holidays, Rameswaram temple will be crowded. It may take longer to complete the theertha snanam (sacred bath) process because of long queues.
2. Temple guides available near the temple can assist you with the sacred bath. If you need special entry to theerthas (they may charge Rs 100 to 200 per person, exclusive of ticket charges). Our website does not advise hiring temple guides unless necessary.
3. Devotees are not allowed to worship the temple deities in wet clothes. Carry a fresh set of clothes to wear after the bath. Dress changing rooms are available inside the temple.
4. Learn more about the 22 Theertham bathing guidelines at Ramanathaswamy Temple: Rameswaram Temple 22 Theertham Bathing Guidelines
5. Please read the General guidelines for pilgrims for more details on do’s and don’ts inside the Rameshwaram temple.

Nearby Tourist Attractions:

• Kothandaramaswamy Temple
• Pamban Bridge
• Dhanushkodi
• Kurusadai Island