Ramalinga Vilasam Palace
இராமலிங்க விலாசம்
A 17th-century palace of the Ramanathapuram rulers, whose interior is covered with colorful murals depicting court life and the Ramayana.
Ramalinga Vilasam Palace was built at the end of the 17th century by the Sethupathi dynasty, the Ramanathapuram rulers who for generations were guardians of Rama's Bridge and the temples. Its exterior is simple, but the reception hall's walls and ceiling are covered with murals in the Tamil style. These depict war, court life, diplomacy, and stories from the Ramayana and Bhagavata Purana. The colors are well preserved, and the palace also displays weapons and inscriptions. It is managed by the Archaeology Department of Tamil Nadu. Admission is low-cost, and it may be closed on Fridays. The palace is in Ramanathapuram town on the mainland, about 55 km from Rameswaram, and can be visited on the way between Rameswaram and Madurai.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Pamban Bridge
- Villoondi Theertham
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial
- Gandhamadhana Parvatham (Ramar Padam)
- Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
- House of Kalam
- Ramanathaswamy Temple
- Agni Theertham