Sethu Yatra

THE REASON WHY SRI RAM SETHU HAS BEEN NAMED AS

DHANUSHKODI:
 Request of Vibishan to Rama:

 Vibhishan, The King of Lanka said to Lord Rama that the brave kings of India would use this Sethu bridge to attack the demons of Lanka and the
demons from Lanka would attack the Humans in India. Hence, The king Vibhishan requested Lord Rama to demolish this bridge constructed from Sri Rama
Dharbhasayanam (Thirupullaani) to Sri Lanka to avoid future war between Humans and Demons.

 What Rama Did:

 Lord Rama demolished the Sethu bridge by stroking three times with the bottom (Kodi) limbs of his bow (Dhanush). Hence, this kshetra earned its
name, Dhanushkodi.
– Sethu Purana

GLORY OF SETHU (DHANUSHKODI)

 Rameshwaram is the best of the Kshetras and the best of the Theerthas is Sethu theertha.

 Adhiseshan is great at math. He said: – I will count the sand of the earth, and the stars of the sky, but I cannot quantify the virtues (Punyas) that one will
get from having holy bath in Sethu Theertha.

 Aswathaman, Paravasu, Dharmagupta, Durasaran, etc., had taken holy bath in Sethu theertha and their dhosha was eliminated.
 In Kruta Yuga, Moksham is attained by the Wisdom. In Thretha yuga, Moksha is attained by holy fire(Yagam). In Dhuvabara yuga and in Kali yuga,
Moksha is attained by Charity (Dhaan). But in all the yugas, one can attain moksha by taking ritual bath in Sethu.

 Even Theerthas like Ganga and Yamuna wont give the benefits that Dhanushkodi Theertha gives.
– Sethu Purana

BENEFITS OF TAKING HOLY BATH IN SETHU THEERTHA

 Whose bone is laid in Sethu after his/ her death, He /she will be released from from all their sins and attains moksha.

 Dhosha that is caused by not performing Father’s shrardham (thithi), Mother’s shrardham (thithi), Mahalaya shrardham (thithi), etc is solved completely
by Sethu theertha.

 Aadi Amavasya is the new Moon Day that falls in the Tamil month of Aadi (July- August) . By performing holy bath in Sethu Theertha and Offering
Tarpanam rituals for ancestors, offering food(Annadhaan) , clothes ( Vasthradhaan) on Aadi Amavasya Day helps their ancestors and descendants to reach
heaven.

 By Sethu theertha, One can eliminate all type of dhoshas that are caused by not performing Sandhya vandanam, Samidadhanam, Ophasanam,
Agnihotram.

 The food (pinda) offerings in Dhanushkodi, will satisfy our ancestor’s for an infinite period

 The one who baptizes ( holy bath) once in Dhanushkodi is blessed with auspiciousness of Aswamedhayaga benefits and Thousand Ko Dhaanam
benefits (Cow Dhaanam).

 The one who did the Panchamahapapas (5 great sins), bathing in Sethu, is free from all of their great sins and lives with the MORAL
RIGHTEOUSNESS in his/her life.
– Sethu Purana
Auspicious Days for Sethu Snaanam
Though one can take ritual bath in Sethu any day, any time and it has no restrictions like taking ritual baths in other holy seas. Whereas there are certain auspicious
days which are mentioned below.

Punya Days Date Benefits

Maha Sivarathri 11/03/202 During Sivarathri, one should not sleep during night time and should perform pooja for
1 Ramalinga using vilvam leaves (known as bael, bilva) Then the next morning, they should
take holy bath in Sethu theertha. By doing this, one will be released from all the Sarvapapas
(all Sins) and attain Lord Shiva.

Solar Eclipse 21/06/202 During the solar and lunar eclipse, those who take ritual bath can eliminate their
0 Brahmahathi dhosha and can attain moksha. Solar eclipse starts at 10.22 am and ends 13.42
pm.

Lunar Eclipse (-)

Dakshinayana 16/07/202 When taking ritual bath in the Dakshinayana, Uttarayana and Vishu Punya Period, one can
Kaalam 0 get Ashtalakshmi kadaksham ( blessings from Ashtalakshmi)

Uthrayana 14/01/202
Kaalam 1

Vishu Kaalam 14/04/202

0

Aadi Amavasya 20/07/202 By performing holy bath in sethu theertha and Offering tarpanam rituals for ancestors,
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0 offering food(annadhaan) , clothes ( vasthradhaan) on Aadi Amavasya Day helps their

ancestors and descendants to reach heaven.

Mahodaya – During this period, those who perform ritual bath and worship Ramalingam can eliminate all
Kaalam their Sins and gain the benefits of reciting the four vedas.

( saffron coloured dress), have to take food one time a day and should read the Sethu Purana and pray in the name of Lord Shiva.

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1 Uppur – The place where Lord Rama placed Lord Ganesha and worshipped him before building
the Sethu Bridge (Ramar Paalam).

2 Devipatinam Navapaashana Theertham The place where Lord Rama placed Navagrahas and worshipped them.

3 Thirupullani Samudra Snanam –

4 Thirupullani Dharmapushkarni/
Chakratheertham  The place where Goddesses of Justice (Dharmadevi)became the Rishabha vehicle
for Lord Parameshwar.

 This is the place where the monster of Duttamana was destroyed by Mahavishnu’s
Sudharshana Chakra to protect the sage Kalava and the dhosha caused by that incident to
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Sudharshana chakra is eliminated by this theertham.

5 Vedhalam Vedhala Varadha Theertham Uththeepanan, the Vedhalaa king after taking ritual bath in this theertha, attained the feet
(Patharavindham) of Lord Parameshwara.

6 Rameshwaram Papa Vinasa Theertham The curse of the Thitamugan to the rishis for not providing education is resolved by this
theertham.

7 Paamban Bhairava Theertham Bhairav, the incarnation of Lord Parameswara, taken ritual bath in this place. Those who
do ritual bath in this theertham will get longer life spin.

8 Pamban Kabi Theertham

 The Dhosha which was caused by killing the monsters by the soldiers of Rama’s
army during the battle, was eliminated by this theertha.

 After taking ritual bath in this Theertha, Ramba was relieved from the curse of
Vishwamitra.
The Same benefits that are derived by taking ritual bath in Ganga, Yamuna and Cauvery,
can be derived by taking bath in this theertha.

9 Thangatchimadam Sita Pushkarni Theertha

 The place where Lord Rama and Sita performed ritual bath.

 Indra, performed ritual bath at the command of Brahma in this theertha and
eliminated the dhosha that was caused by murdering Kabalaparan, son of rishi kasi.

10 Thangatchimadam Villurani Theertha It is the place where Lord Rama summoned the earth with his bow and brought fresh
water to quench the thirst of Sita. It is believed that performing ritual bath in this theertha
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will fulfill all desires/ wishes.

11 Thangatchimadam Mangla Theertha

 King Manohavasan followed the teachings of King Parasara Maharishi and took
bath in this theertha regained the lost country and wealth.

 The pious wife of a vedic scholar – Udhagamurthy was able to resurrect him from
death with the holy water of this theertha. It is believed that, taking ritual bath in this
theertha will ensure long life for the husband.

12 Thangatchimadam Erana Vimotch Theertha After taking ritual bath in this Theertha, Kubera was relieved from the curse of the
Maharishi- Athiri.

13 Thangatchimadam Amrit vaabhi Theertha The place where Sri Rama named Anjaneya and Vibhishan as Chiranjeevi

14 Thangatchimadam Ekantharamaswamy Temple Ekantharamaswamy Dharshan

15 Dhanushkodi Sethu Samudra Sethu Snanam (Refer Sethu yatra)

16 Dhanushkodi Kothanda Ramar Temple Kothanda Ramar Dharshan.

17 Rameshwaram Jada Maguda Theertha When the monsters are killed in battle, the blood is found in Sri Rama’s jadebara (crown).
Inorder to cleanse that blood, the well is created. One who takes bath in this theertha can
increase their educational wisdom.

18 Rameshwaram Sarvaroga Nivarana Theertha This theertha which was created with the blessings from Lord Parameshwari cured the
disease of Susindrai’s son after he took bath. One can cure all their disease by taking bath
in this theertha.

19 Rameshwaram Dhakshina Kali Nambu Nayagi Ambal Dharshan

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20 Rameshwaram Deva Theertha As per the direction given by Sambu Maharishi, King Kruthavarma performed ritual bath
in this theertha and was blessed with Putra Bhagya.

21 Rameshwaram Lakshman Theertha The dhosha which was caused by killing Indrajith was eliminated when Lakshman took
bath in this theertha.

22 Rameshwaram Lakshmaneshwarar Temple Lord Lakshmaneshwarar Dharshan.

23 Rameshwaram Ram Theertha After taking bath in this Theertha, Yudhishthira was relieved from the sin that was caused
because of the lies that he spoke. This Theertha was created by Lord Ram.

24 Rameshwaram Sri Ram Temple Sri Ram Dharshan.

25 Rameshwaram Sugriva Theertha The dhosha which was caused to Sugriva because of killing brother Vali, was eliminated
after he took bath in this theertha.

26 Rameshwaram Angada Theertha Wise Angadan, meditated Lord Parameswar and took bath in this theertha and attained
moksha

27 Rameshwaram Jambava Theertha One of the leaders in Vanara’s army – Jambavan attained Vaikundam after he took bath
in this theertha

28 Rameshwaram Vaali Theertha This is the place where Vaali took ritual bath in this theertha and fulfilled his wish to take
his life, only by the hands of Mahavishnu

29 Rameshwaram Hanuman Temple Hanuman dharshan

(Kandhamaadanaparvatham)

30 Rameshwaram Sri Rama’s Foot Sri Rama’s foot Dharshan

Kandhamaadanaparvatham

31 Rameshwaram Dharma Theertha After taking ritual bath in this theertha ,Yudishtira became eligible for doing Aswamedha
Yaga. It is created by Lord Brahma.
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32 Rameshwaram Bheema Theertha Bheema cleansed himself with this theertha created by Krishna to help Yudhishthira while
doing Rajasuya Yaga

33 Rameshwaram Arjuna Theertha The dhosha caused by killing Karna and injured Dhronar, Krubar, Bhishma was
eliminated , when Arjuna took bath in this theertha

34 Rameshwaram Nakula Theertha Nakula cleansed himself with this theertha created by Krishna to help Yudhishthira while
doing Rajasuya Yaga

35 Rameshwaram Sahadeva Theertha Sahadeva cleansed himself with this theertha created by Krishna to help Yudhishthira
while doing Rajasuya Yaga

36 Rameshwaram Brahma Theertha Lord Brahma lied to Mahavishnu that he saw Lord Eshwar Tirumudi (head) and showing
the Thazhampoo (screw pine flower) as evidence which is fell down from the head of Lord
Shiva. Lord Shiva curse Lord Brahma for his false (lying) statement. Later Brahma
realises his mistake and asked Lord Shiva to give ways to relieve from the curse. Lord
Shiva told Brahma to take bath in this holy Theertha to get relief from the curse. Lord
Brahma relieved from the curse after taking ritual bath in this holy theertha.

37 Rameshwaram Parasurama Theertha The dhosha which was caused by killing many opponent kings was eliminated when
Parashuram meditated Eshwara and took bath in this theertha.

38 Paamban Dhroubati Theertha Dhroubati cleansed himself with this theertha created by Krishna to help Yudhishthira
while doing Rajasuya Yaga.

39 Rameshwaram Uthara Kaali Temple Uthara kaali dharshan

40 Rameshwaram Hanumakunda Theertha When Hanuman tried to throw the linga which was made of clay by Sita with his tail, his
tail got cut and fell into this theertha. So, This theertha is called Hanuma theertha After
taking ritual bath, one should worship Hanuman. This place is famous to perform Sarp
shanti and Naga pradhishta.

41 Rameshwaram Agasthiya Theertha After taking bath in this theertha, one should worship lord Ganesh which was created by
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Agasthiya. By doing this, one can enlightened the wisdom

42 Rameshwaram Agni Theerthaa The dhosha caused when Agni bhagvan tested Sita’s chastity- (the form of Mahalakshmi )
at the command of Rama is eliminated by this theertha

43 Rameshwaram Ujjaini Mahakali Temple Ujjaini Mahakali dharshan

44 Rameshwaram Naga Theertha When Vasuki is used as the rope for stirring the sacred milk ocean (thiruparkadal), it was
Temple injured. This theertha was used to cure that injury

45 Rameshwaram Mahalakshmi Theertha One who takes bath in this theertha will get ashta Ishwaryas( 8 types of wealth).
Temple

46 Rameshwaram Gayatri Theertha With the blessings from Ishwar, the vitality of Brahma was restored after Gayatri,
Temple Saraswati and Savitri took bath in this theertha

47 Rameshwaram Savitri Theertha

Temple

48 Rameshwaram Saraswati Theertha

Temple

49 Rameshwaram Sangu Theertha The dhosha caused by killing the monsters by the conch of Mahavishnu was eliminated
Temple after took bath in this theertha.

50 Rameshwaram Chaka Theertham The dhosha caused by killing the monsters by the Chakra of Mahavishnu was eliminated
Temple after Bhairav took bath in this theertha.

51 Rameshwaram Siva Theertha The dhosha caused by cutting off the brahma’ s head was eliminated after bhairav took
Temple bath in this theertha.

52 Rameshwaram Gaya Theertha Ganga, Yamuna, and Gaya performed pooja to Sethu. By seeing this, a sage requested
Temple those three sacred rivers to stay here to bless all the devotees
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53 Rameshwaram Ganga Theertha

Temple

54 Rameshwaram Yamuna Theertha

Temple

55 Rameshwaram Surya Pushkarni Theertha This theertha is made by Surya. One who takes ritual bath in this theertha can gain good
Temple health

56 Rameshwaram Chandra Pushkarni Theertha This theertha is made by Chandra. One who takes ritual bath in this theertha can gain
Temple long life span

57 Rameswaram Brahmahati Vimochana Theertha Agathiya Rishi suggested Lord Rama to perform Shiva linga pooja to relieve from
Temple Brahmahathi dhosha. When Rama performs pooja, lord shiva appeared and created this
holy theertha. He asked Lord Rama to take ritual bath to get rid from Brahmahathi
dhosha.

58 Rameshwaram Sarva Theertha Lord Parameshwaran saw the devotion of Sudharshan and bring all holy theerthas in one
Temple place. He asked sudharshan to take ritual bath inthis theertha to relieve from a congenital
blindness. After taking bath his blindness is cured.

59 Rameshwaram Saathya Amrita Theertha This sacred Tirtha was created by Saptha Rishis. The wills are fulfilled when one takes
Temple ritual bath in this theertha.

60 Rameshwaram Sethu Madhava Theertha The Sethu Theertham, which was daily anointed by Sri Mahavishnu to Parameswaran,
Temple appeared to be an well on the side of Ramalingam.

61 Rameshwaram Nala Theertha One who takes ritual bath in this theertha will receive sacrifice blessings
Temple

62 Rameshwaram Neela Theertha One who takes ritual bath in this theertha will receive penance blessings
Temple
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63 Rameshwaram Kavaya Theertha One who takes ritual bath in this theertha will receive discipline blessings
Temple

64 Rameshwaram Kavatcha Theertha One who takes ritual bath in this theertha will receive education blessings
Temple

65 Rameshwaram Kendamana Theertha One who takes ritual bath in this theertha will receive strength blessings
Temple

66 Rameshwaram Kodi Theertha Kodi Theertha is the place where Sri Rama chiseled with his bow to invoke the Ganges to
Temple anoint Ramalingam.

67 Rameshwaram Kasi Vishwanadha hanuma linga Kasi Vishwanadhar dharshan

Temple

68 Rameshwaram Sri Ramanadhar Sri Ramanathaswamy darsha

Temple

69 Rameshwaram Parvathavardhini ambal Parvathavardhini ambal dharshan

Temple

70 Rameshwaram Anjaneya Anjaneya dharshan

Temple

71 Rameshwaram Sethu Madhava Sethu madhavar dharshan

Temple

72 Rameshwaram Kaatu Pillayar Kovil Visit Kaatu Pillaiyar Kovil and worship Lord Ganesha to get relieved from dhosha before
Temple leaving Rameswaram. (Dhosha: As Ramalingam was crafted by Sita using the sand of
Rameshwaram it is believed by our ancestors that the entire stretch of this Holy
Rameshwaram is by itself a Shiv Ling. The pilgrims who visit the sacred land of
Rameshwaram without their intention eliminate their human wastes on this holy land
which in turn causes dhosha to them. In order to get rid of this dhosha, it is in practice to
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visit Kaatu Pillaiyar Kovil at the end of the pilgrimage)

73 Ramanadhapuram Sethu Peeta The dharshan of the Sethu Peeta completes the sethu pilgrimage