The name Kothandarama means Rama with the bow. It is located in Dhanushkodi. According to popular belief, it was at this place that Ravana's brother Vibhishana first met Lord Ram and sought refuge
According to legends and ancient scriptures, this is also the place where Lord Ram conducted the coronation of Vibhishana
Dhanushkodi is place where Lord Ram is believed to have taken the vow to defeat Ravana and proceeded to Lanka
Earlier, on Saturday, the Prime Minister visited Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli and Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram
"Will never forget yesterday's visit to the Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple. There is timeless devotion in every part of the Temple," PM Modi posted from his official X handle
He earlier announced an 11-day 'Anushtaan' and set out on a pilgrimage to shrines associated with Lord Ram across the country ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony
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