The legend says that Hunuman was sent by Lord Rama to bring a Lingam to worship at an appointed auspicious hour.As Human’s arrival was delayed, Sita moulded a lingam for Rama’s timely worship.It is the main deity being worshiped as Ramanathaswamy.Disappointed Hunuman was later consoled by Rama by installing the Lingam which was brought by him a little north of Ramanatha, and decreed that the Hunuman’s lingam should have precedence over the Ramanatha in all honours.Ramnathswamy temple was built in the 17th century.



Situated close to the sea on the eastern side of the island, this temple is famous for its 1200 gigantic granite columns.The 54 metre tall gopuram or gate-tower,1220 metres of magnificent corridors and the flamboyant columns embellish and render fame to the temple.The water in each of the 22 sacred wells in the temple tastes different.