In Rameswaram, where the Ramanathaswamy temple stands as a key site in the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit, a blend of spirituality, echoes of the Ramayana epic, and diverse political dynamics mark the atmosphere during election time. Although the Katchatheevu issue recently gained attention, leading to verbal sparring between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opposition figures, it is the fishermen from Rameshwaram who are predominantly ensnared by Sri Lankan Navy personnel for inadvertently straying into Sri Lankan waters near Katchatheevu aboard their fishing vessels.