The 22 Theertham Bath at Rameswaram

What happens

1. Pilgrims first bathe in the sea at Agni Theertham, on the shore opposite the temple, then go inside.
2. They then bathe at the 22 wells along the temple corridors. Tradition says each well stands for an arrow from Rama's quiver.
3. Tamil Wikipedia lists the wells from Mahalakshmi theertham to Kodi theertham, the 22nd.
4. How water is drawn and poured at each well is not confirmed here; ask temple staff on arrival.
5. After the bath, pilgrims change and go for darshan. The temple's history calls bathing in the 22 wells a lifelong duty that purifies body and mind.

Sources: incredibleindia.gov.in, ta.wikipedia.org, rameswaramramanathar.hrce.tn.gov.in · checked 30 Oct 2026

Where families go

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  Ramanathaswamy Temple

  Rameswaram

  Twenty-two of Rameswaram's sacred theerthams are wells inside this temple, and bathing in them is a central part of the pilgrimage.

  Timings and guide

When to go

Any day of the year, within the temple's bathing hours. Those hours are separate from darshan hours, so plan the bath, a change of clothes and darshan together.

Sources: rameswaramramanathar.hrce.tn.gov.in · checked 30 Oct 2026

Before you go

• Good to knowThe temple publishes separate hours for bathing in the theerthams and for darshan. Check both on our Ramanathaswamy page before you plan the morning.
• What to carryCarry a towel, a full change of clothes and a bag for wet clothes. You get wet twice, at Agni Theertham and at the wells.
• SafetyFor elders, the temple lists a battery vehicle on the car street, wheelchairs at Anuppu Mandapam and toilets near Agni Theertham. A step-free route to the wells is not confirmed.

• OfficialRamanathaswamy temple, Tamil Nadu HR&CE site (Official)
• OfficialRamanathaswamy timings and bathing hours, HR&CE (Official)
• OfficialAgni Theertham, Tamil Nadu Tourism

Rituals, fees and timings are set by each temple. Where the temple sells a seva or ticket, book it only on its official channel.

Sources: rameswaramramanathar.hrce.tn.gov.in, incredibleindia.gov.in, rameswaramramanathar.hrce.tn.gov.in · checked 30 Oct 2026