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Melody Queen,
Apologies for posting a reply so late! Was caught up with a lot of work! Glad to see your comments! Yes, that was exactly the thought that struck me when I visited this place, this place is caught up in so much controversy, but still remains so peaceful.
Dr. Kartha,
Sorry for the delayed reply. Thanks for commenting and complimenting! I am sure you would get a chance to visit the place soon and see the Navagrahas at sea!
Dear Animagi,
Good account and equally good pictures too.
Though I had been to Rameswaram (long time back), somehow I did not remember to have seen the Navagrahas in the sea. Hopefully, He may take me there once again and then I would make it a point to visit there.
Kartha
Hi Animagi
That was a wonderful account - both the narration and the pictures. Navagrahas in the sea are unique. I hadn't heard of this one before. The (four) thousand pillared mantapam is awe inspiring. And all in this in a land where its current leader disputes the existence of Rama...
Hope better sense prevails soon...Enjoyed your travelogue immensely.
Regards
Melody
What a lovely blog, Animagi! Loved every bit of it. Very illuminating. The pictures are simply exotic. I read Narensomu's comments and your response too. The coral reefs are something that should be preserved for their own sake, aside of religious beliefs. You are indeed blessed to have visited the land of Rama Sethu. Thanks for sharing this with us. I'm off to read Part II now.
Warm regards
Melody
PS: Sorry about my late comment. I was on and off Sulekha for sometime...
Narensomu,
Thanks for the kind words! I too thought it should be Vallabha Ganapathy, but the guide insisted that it is Parvathi and since the story sounded intersting, I decided to buy it! 
There is no part 3, I need to visit once more to manage that. Yes, wherever we go in Rameswaram, Lord Ram will be remembered. Even in the hotel where we were staying, they had pictures from the Ramayana in the reception as well as restaurant!
Raama daasu,
Thanks for reading and commenting. Yes, I read about Thirupullani too, but couldn't visit that place. Thanks for sharing that information with us.
animagi
Very comprehensive and interesting blog.
I think the Ram sethu site is close to the Kodanda swamy temple.
Reg. the Ganesh idol, i think he might have Vallabha on his lap and not Parvati.
He might be a Vallabh Ganpathi.
Been there many years ago, should go aagin.Every particle of sand there chants Ram's name...
Liked the blog and photographs very much.Is there a third part?
Regards
Good blog/photos.
There is a place near Ramanathapuram, called thirupullani (Dharbhasaya Ramar) temple, where the presiding deity Adi JAganattha Perumal, whose consort is PadmAsini ThAyAr is said to have granted here a divine bow to Sri RAma to defeat RavanA . This is the place where Sri Rama, fasted for IndrA to help him building the bridge. Sri RamA lies her on the Dharbai grass here. Before visiting the temple, we take a holy dip in the SETHU KARAI, 5 kms from the temple. This waters are compared to ganges in its holyness (purity/free sins).
http://www.ramnad.tn.nic.in/images/Final_Thiruppulani%20002.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/svami/image/56981412
Ushasuryamani,
Thanks a lot for the comment and compliment! Small towns like Rameswaram would not change much even in 30 years, there lies their beauty!
Small towns like Rameswaram would not change much even in 30 years, there lies their beauty!
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The Land of Ram Setu - a travelogue: Part II
posted 1 month agovery nice blog..i liked the photos very much.. were u allowed to carry the camera inside the temple?
Anu
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