Thursday, 16 August 2012

Mystery about Ram Sethu (Adam's Bridge)

 Bridge between India and Srilanka

According to Hindu epic Ramayana, god Rama made an floating bridge from India to Sri Lanka in order to march his army for attacking Ravana, who was a demon lived in Lanka. The Rama had decided to declare war on Rama since his wife Sita was kidnapped by Ravan and kept in his custody. 

Many people believe that these are all just mythology but the reality provides evidence that the bridge made by Rama was a true and it really exist. If you look at the below satellite images, a bridge like structure between India and Sri Lanka is clearly visible. The bridge is about 30km (18 miles) long and is made of lime shoals. 

                                          
Courtesy : Google Earth

Courtesy : Google Earth

Making of Ram Sethu

 Courtesy : Nasa
  Courtesy : Nasa
  Courtesy : Nasa
 Courtesy : Nasa