The
Ananda Ramayana refers to Rama himself having undertaken a pilgrimage to Setu some time
after his coronation Rama bowed to Vighneswara established by himself before (at Uppoor)
bathed at Navapashanam, went to Devi Patnam, bathed in the Vetala 'Teertham (at Vedalai),
crossed the strait, bathed in the BhairavaTeertham at Pamban and reached his own shrine
called Ekanta (solitude) about, a mile cast of Tangachimadam. He got down from the
aero-car (Vimana) with all- his retinue, proceeded on foot to Lakshmana Kunda (in
Rameswaram), bathed in it, and also in theholy pool known by his ova name, the Rama
Teertham.
Then, after visiting Gandhamdana. HVI, hi first
bowed to Viswanatha brought by Hanuman formerly and then wor shipped Rameswara, pouring
water from the Ganges on Him. With hi! Bow-point he pierced an excellent spring called
Kodi - Teertham in Rameswaram. |
