Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram – Hanuman
Temple
This
shrine is north to the east entrance, the hanuman statue facing the direction
of south (Srilanka). The Hanuman statue in the Ramanathaswamy temple is 16
feet height, 8 feet is displayed to the devotees and the other half is lying
beneath the ground, submerge in the water. The face and body of the Hanuman is
fully covered with saffron color powder called senthooram.
This
hanuman is called as “Veera Hanuman” Veera literally meant the word brave.
It is believed that on who worship this god will gain the braveness in heart.