Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Rameshwaram – praying, bathing and offerings

Temple, Rameshwaram, India
The Ramanathaswamy Temple is another great example for the drawidian architecture. In the 12. century they started building the temple. 


Taking a bath in the temple, Rameshwaram, India



In the temple, there are 22 watertanks. Each water has other powers. The pilgrims take a bath in all 22 watertanks and drink some water out of each tank. One thing is fore sure – these pilgrims have a lot of fun bathing in their 22 tanks.






Even Sadhus, the holy men of India, come here.

Sadhu, Rameshwaram, Indien


For sure, for all pilgrims it is also important to take a bath in the sea. And in a holy place like this, a holy cow should not be missed!

Taking a bath in the sea, Rameshwaram, India

Holy Cow, Rameshwaram, Indien

Santosh with offerings, taking a holy bath, Rameshwaram, India

Here, in Rameshwaram, I got to know Santosh, a pilgrim from Hyderabad. Santosh was very eager to explain the ceremonies and all the does and don´ts. I was very happy, as this is the way to learn even more about another culture - with someone explaining just anything you want to know! Thanks a lot, Santosh - for not being a second offended or annoyed by my millions of question....





Puja, Rameshwaram, India

Pilgrim, Rameshwaram, India

Little Pilgrim, Rameshwaram, Indien

Puja, Rameshwaram, India

Taking a bath in the sea, Rameshwaram, India