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Villoondi Theertham near Rameswaram - Fresh Water Well in Sea near Rameshwaram Temple

Villoondi Theertham near Rameswaram is a miraculous place as one can get fresh water near the salty seawater. Villoondi Tirtham is around 7 km from Rameshwaram Temple on the main road connecting to Pamban.


Legend has it that Bhagavan Sri Ram created a well within the sea using his bow and arrow to satisfy Mata Sita’s thirst. When his bow struck the ground underneath the sea, a fountain of freshwater appeared.

The well can be seen within the sea and is connected by a narrow walking bridge.