Rameshwaram is center of faith for many Hindu devotees in India. Lakhs of devotees all around the world visit Rameshwaram to take blessing and worship. This count increases many fold during the holy festival celebrations in Rameshwaram. Each festival of Tamil Nadu is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Rameshwaram.
Rameshwaram temple and nearby religious center witness huge pilgrim turnout during important festivals and occassions in the Rameshwaram town. The dates for festivals are calculated on Tamil Panchangam over years.
| Festival | Begins On | Ends On | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
Mahasivarathri
|
Mahasashti krishnapatcham Maasi (February, March) | Mahakrishna Amavasai | 10 days |
| Vasanthotsavam | Vaikasa Sukkila Sashti Vaikasi (May – June) | Vaisaka Paurnami | 10 days |
Thirukkalyanam
|
Aashada Pagula Krishnashtami (July – August ) | Siravana – suddham | 17 days |
| Navarathri Festival Dasara (Vijayadasami Day) | Bathrabatha Suddha Sukkila Pradhami Purattaasi (September – October) | Dasami | 10 days |
| Kantha Sashti | Aasveeja Suddha Sukkila Aippasi (October – November) | Aasveeja Suddha Sashti | 6 days |
| Aarudhira Dharshna | Maarkka Seerisha Sudda Sashti Sadhaya Natchatram Maargazhi (December – January) | Maarkka Seerisha Sudda Paurnami | 10 days |