Nambu Nayagiamman Temple, Rameshwaram

Address

Dhanushkodi,

Rameshwaram, Ramnad District,

Tamil Nadu 623526

Amman

Nambu Nayagiamman

Introduction

Location: 8 km from Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.Presiding Deity: Nambu Nayagiamman (also known as Nambu Nayagi Amman).Historical Significance:

The temple is believed to date back to the 14th century.
Two sages, Dakshina Duruvan and Pachima Duruvan, performed penance here and were blessed by Mother Parvadhavardhini.
King Sulodharan, during the Sinhalese rule, built the temple after being cured by the goddess.

Legends & Beliefs:

The goddess is said to cure diseases and bless devotees seeking children or marital harmony.
A saying, “Nambunayakiyai Vananginal Vambillai,” highlights the goddess’s grace and protection.
Devotees often fast on Tuesdays and Fridays to seek blessings for children and marriage.

Medicinal Springs:

The temple is surrounded by holy springs, known as Sarvaroga Nivarana Theerthams, believed to cure all diseases.

Special Features:

Located in a serene area with beach sand dunes and a large banyan tree.
Famous for its large bells at the entrance and a unique open shrine for Lord Rama.
The original temple was in Dhanushkodi, which was submerged in the 1964 storm; the idol was moved to the current location.

Festivals:

Navarathri (Purattasi – September-October) is the main festival, where the deity is adorned as Nava Shakti on the 9th day.
Other special prayers and offerings are made throughout the year, especially for healing and blessings.

References

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2016/04/nambu-nayagiamman-temple-rameshwaram.html