Two Rameswaram Mahadeva Temples are included in the 108 Shivalayams. The first one is the Rameswaram Mahadeva Temple located in the Kollam Corporation. This temple is just 1.5 Km away from the famous Anandavalleeswaram Mahadeva Temple. It is also near to the Mulankadakam Devi Temple. Local people believes that Lord Rama worshipped Mahadeva at this place and hence the name Rameswaram. Ramankulangara a place near to Rameswaram also indicates the association of Lord Rama with this temple. According to historical references and inscriptions found from the temple, this temple is older than 1100 years. Navakodi Narayanan Chettiyar a merchant who came from Tamil Nadu constructed five Shiva Temples in Kollam. They are Anandavalleeswaram, Manaleeswaram, Rameswaram, Chittadeeswaram and Trikkapaleeswaram.
Rameswaram Mahadeva Temple, Kollam
Thangasherry East, Thangassery, Kollam, Kerala 691007