Villoondi Theertham
Villoondi Theertham
Villoondi theertham is a famous tourist attraction in Rameshwaram . It is one of the beaches and also one of the 64 theerthas (sacred water body) in Rameswaram. It is situated 6 Km far from Rameswaram main bus stand. Villoondi theertham beach is a calm place with the silent tides. There is a good water spring situated inside the sea ,it is the main attraction of this place.
There is a small Shiva shrine near to the Villoondi theertham. The shiva lingam here is named as Thrayambakeshvarar. The word “villoondi “ literally means “the place pierced by arrow “ and Theertham means sacred water in Tamil language.