Rameswaram
Situated on the India Sri Lanka border, this beautiful island is home to one of the most religious places in India. Rameshwaram derives its name from two Sanskrit words Ram and Eshwaram. Which mean Ram 's God. As per Hindu mythology is believed that Lord Ram crossed over to Sri Lanka from here . When he returned victorious from battle he prayed to Lord Shiva here. A temple was established in its place Rameswaram Panorama click photo for larger version The temple has great significance for Hindus. It is said a journey to Kashi is incomplete without a journey to Rameshwaram. The temple has beautiful architecture a beautiful representational of intricate stone work found in Temples in South India. The temple is also know as thousand pillars temple because the temple has a thousand pillars. Apart from Hindus the place also has religious significance for Muslims. The place is also home to the tomb of Ibrahim Syed Aulia and attracts pilgrims from all over the world.