Laxmana Theertham

About Laxmana Theertham

Laxmana Theertham IS a sacred tank IN Rameswaram dedicated to Lakshmana, the devoted brother of Lord Rama. It stands AS a tribute to the loyalty, courage AND selfless service of the prince who accompanied Rama throughout his exile. As part of the cluster of holy theerthams around the Ramanathaswamy Temple, the tank IS used by pilgrims for ritual bathing AND ancestral offerings during their visit. Each theertham of the island IS traditionally associated with a figure FROM the Ramayana. For the pilgrim, Laxmana Theertham adds another layer of meaning to the Rameswaram experience, connecting the devotee to the brotherly bonds AND heroic virtues of the epic.