Dhanushkodi | |
|---|---|
Former settlement | |
 Aerial view | |
| Nickname: Ram Setu | |
  Dhanushkodi Location within Tamil Nadu  Dhanushkodi Dhanushkodi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 9°09′07″N 79°26′45″E / 9.152011°N 79.445851°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Ramanathapuram |
| Destroyed | 1964 |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 0 |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Dhanushkodi is an abandoned town at the south-eastern tip of Pamban Island of the state of Tamil Nadu in India.[1] It is south-east of Pamban and is about 24 kilometres (15 mi) west of Talaimannar in Sri Lanka. The town was destroyed during the 1964 Rameswaram cyclone and remains uninhabited in the aftermath. Although devoid of inhabitants, Dhanushkodi remains a tourist attraction due to its historical and mythological relevance.[2]
- ^ "Did you know? Dhanushkodi is the place where you can see the origin of the Ram Setu!".
- ^ "Fascinating facts about Dhanushkodi that will leave you awestruck!". Times of India. Retrieved 9 December 2023.