Renowned among the most popular and sanctified spots in Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) is Agnitheertham. Every year tourists and devotees from all parts of the world visit Agnitheertham and rebuild their faith in great almighty. Agnitheertham is just few meters away from Ramanathaswamy temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is one of the most popular attractions of the town of Rameswaram and put up in a way facing east direction.
It is believed that if you take bath in sacred Agnitheertham, all your past sins get disappeared. It is one among the perfect places to offer sincere prayers and get the blessing of Lord. It is great fun to be at this blessed place. According to Hindu Mythology, Rameswaram is one such place where Lord Rama built a sea across the Lanka to rescue and save his companion Devi Sita.
