Kothandaramaswamy Temple
கோதண்டராமர் கோயில்
A small seaside temple on the road to Dhanushkodi. Legend says Vibhishana, brother of Ravana, sought refuge with Rama here, and it survived the 1964 cyclone.
Kothandaramaswamy Temple lies beside the road to Dhanushkodi, surrounded by the sea on three sides. Legend holds that this is where Vibhishana, Ravana's younger brother, sought refuge with Rama and was crowned king of Lanka, and the temple's murals depict this story. It was the only building in the area to survive the 1964 cyclone, which gives it symbolic significance. The temple itself is modest, but the sea views are wide and the shallows are a striking blue, making it a good stop on the way to Dhanushkodi. Admission is free, and it is about 12 km from town.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Agni Theertham
- House of Kalam
- Ramanathaswamy Temple
- Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
- Dhanushkodi
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial
- Gandhamadhana Parvatham (Ramar Padam)
- Villoondi Theertham