Monday 11 April 2011

Kothandaramaswamy Temple

Kothandaramaswamy Temple

Kothandaramaswamy temple is situated on the southern most tip of India and is situated on the island near Bay of Bengal. Indian Ocean covers it from all its sides. There had been several instances of cyclone in the area but the temple stayed to be intact even in most critical times.

It too has the history and story of Ramayan in its footings. Here, Vibhishana, Ravan's brother joined hands with Rama and hence Vibhishana too is worshiped at this place. The temple has several wonderful paintings all around the walls of it which flows with the flow of Ramayana and one can enjoy being in the temple with the guide who keeps narrating the story at every instance of time.

It is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal Ocean on all four sides and the amazing part is that it has weathered and survived even the most violent storms and cyclones that have battered the island. The temple historical importance lies in being a part of Ramayana. It is here where Ravan's younger brother Vibhishana joined Lord Rama in the war against King Ravana. Hence, Vibhishana is also revered here. The walls are adorned with the marvelous and superb paintings that portray the story of the Ramayana. You can enjoy the temple and its vicinity along with a guide who shall narrate the story all through the trip.


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