Rameshwaram is a temple city and the temple of Ramanathaswami is at the centre of the life of the city. This arrangement was very unique and profound in ancient Indian culture and deserves some elaboration. Right from the architecture, sculpture and surroundings, temple had many unique aspects representing the essence of Indian culture and ethos.
Sri Aurobindo has elaborated in his book – ‘The Foundations of Indian Culture’ about Indian Architecture and Sculpture. In his words, Indian temple is an altar raised to the Divine Self. How to see a temple?