Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple

Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple located in Rameswaram, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, about 2 km from the Ramanathaswamy Temple on the road towards Dhanushkodi. It enshrines a five-faced idol of Lord Hanuman and is noted for displaying floating stones believed to have been used in the construction of Ram Setu. The temple is a popular pilgrimage stop for devotees visiting Rameswaram and is associated with Ramayana traditions.

Visitors can expect a small, modest temple complex centered on a shrine housing a large five-faced idol of Lord Hanuman adorned with sindoor and garlands. The main attraction is a display of floating stones kept in a water tank, believed to be from Ram Setu. The temple premises are simple with an open courtyard, small shops selling offerings and souvenirs outside, and a calm devotional atmosphere. It is usually visited as a short stop en route to Dhanushkodi.

The temple is associated with the Ramayana tradition that Lord Hanuman revealed his five-faced form and that the floating stones displayed here are remnants of the stones used by Vanara Sena to construct Ram Setu (Adam's Bridge) to Lanka. The shrine commemorates Hanuman's devotion to Lord Rama and is a significant stop on the Rameswaram pilgrimage circuit.

The temple is revered by devotees of Lord Hanuman, particularly for the Panchamukhi form representing five faces - Hanuman, Narasimha, Garuda, Varaha and Hayagriva - symbolizing protection and strength. It holds religious importance for pilgrims visiting Rameswaram, one of the Char Dham pilgrimage centres, and is visited for blessings and to view the sacred floating stones.