About Jatayu Theertham
Jatayu Theertham is dedicated to Jatayu, an Eagle loyal to Lord Rama, is considered as King of Bird. Jatayu helped Lord Rama to defeat Demon King Raavan. During the battle, Jatayu’s wing got injured and fell down. Lord Rama buried the body of Jatayu and later a temple was raised over the burial of Jatayu. Tourists can see a pit full of Vibhuti (a holy ash which one gets after performing Yagna).
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Places to Visit near Jatayu Theertham
Jada Theertham, Tamil Nadu
1.9 km from Jatayu Theertham - See map
Jada Theertham is located on the Dhanushkodi road. As per Hindu Mythology, Lord Rama washed his hair (Jada) by taking a dip in this Theertham...
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Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
4.5 km from Jatayu Theertham - See map
One could say that this temple is the one which is located on the southernmost tip of India in Bay of Bengal. Kothandaramaswamy Temple or...
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Ramanathaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
5.5 km from Jatayu Theertham - See map
The major attraction of Rameswaram is the Ramanathaswamy Temple. It is located in the center of the city. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva....
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Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu
5.6 km from Jatayu Theertham - See map
Dhanushkodi is the southern tip of the Rameswaram Island in the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu. Dhanushkodi used to be flourishing town on the tip of...
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Sugreevar Theertham, Tamil Nadu
6.3 km from Jatayu Theertham - See map
Sugreevar, the King of Monkeys helped Lord Rama in the Battle with Raavan. To honor him a temple is built on the way to Gandhamadana Parvatham....
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Agnitheertham, Tamil Nadu
6.4 km from Jatayu Theertham - See map
Agnitheertham is the most significant Theertham in Rameswaram. As per Hindu Religious fact, it is at this place Lord Rama offered prayers to Lord...
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Gandamadana Parvatham, Tamil Nadu
7.2 km from Jatayu Theertham - See map
Nearly 3 km north of Ramanathaswamy Temple, lies the Island’s highest point termed as “Gandhamathana Parvatham”. The Gandhamathana Temple is...
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Panchamukha Anjaneyar Temple, Tamil Nadu
8 km from Jatayu Theertham - See map
The other interesting sight to be visited is the Panchamukha Anjaneyar Temple in Rameswaram. Here the main deity is Lord Hanuman, who helped Lord...
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Villondi Theertham, Tamil Nadu
11.2 km from Jatayu Theertham - See map
Villondi Theertham is located on the route to Pamban. The word Villondi means "Buried Bow". This is the place where Lord Rama buried his bow after...
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Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, Tamil Nadu
18.4 km from Jatayu Theertham - See map
The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park situated in Tamil Nadu pulls in thousands of tourists mainly because of its diverse marine animals and...
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Neduntheevu (Delft Island), Northern Province
*30.9 km from Jatayu Theertham - See map
The Neduntheevu, sometimes known as Neduntivu is the largest island falling in the Palk Strait in the northern parts of Sri Lanka. This is known...
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Ariyaman Beach, Tamil Nadu
37.3 km from Jatayu Theertham - See map
Ariyaman Beach is situated in Palk Bay in Ramanathapuram District. The beach has a children park, water sports activities like wind surfing, water...
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