Villoondi Theertham
வில்லூண்டி தீர்த்தம்
A freshwater spring in the sea. Legend says it welled up when Rama shot an arrow into the sea to quench Sita's thirst. You reach it by walking out along a causeway into the water.
Villoondi means 'the place where the arrow was inserted'. Legend says that when Sita was thirsty, Rama shot an arrow into the sea, and a stream of fresh water gushed forth. Today the spring is enclosed as a well in shallow water several dozen meters from shore, reached by a walkway causeway. You can taste fresh water while surrounded by seawater, which is quite a unique experience. The surroundings are fishing villages and shallows, and the scenery is peaceful. Admission is free. It is near Thangachimadam, about 7 km from town, and can be visited on the way back from Pamban.
Opening hours
All day (visit during daytime)
Nearby sights
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Memorial
- Gandhamadhana Parvatham (Ramar Padam)
- Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
- Pamban Bridge
- House of Kalam
- Ramanathaswamy Temple
- Agni Theertham
- Kothandaramaswamy Temple