Kothandaramaswamy Temple

The Kothandaramaswamy Temple at Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu is a shrine dedicated to the Hindu deity Rama.

[2] The temple is believed to be the place where Vibhishana, the younger brother of Ravana, asked Rama and his vanara (ape men) army for refuge.

[2] However, Ravana did not listen to the advice, which led to Vibhishana fleeing from Lanka and joining Rama's army.

[2] It is also said that after the slaying of Ravana, Rama performed the "Pattabhishekam" (ascension to king of Lanka) for Vibhishana at this place.

[4] Situated on an island that is surrounded by Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar,[2] the temple is located 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from Rameswaram.