The bridge that bound the Ramayana: know about Ram Setu bridge

According to the Ramayana, Ram Sethu bridge was built with the help of two important characters Nal and Neel. It has been said that no stone was drowned in this sea by his touch. These stones were seen on the seashore during the tsunami in Rameshwar and you will be surprised to know that even today, these stones do not drown when put in water.

From the point of view of science, there is a stone named Pumice. This stone seems very strong to see, but still, it does not submerge completely in water, instead, it floats on its surface. It is said that this stone is formed by taking shape from the volcanic lava. When the lava coming out of the volcano meets the atmosphere, cold or low-temperature air is mixed with it. It is the combination of hot and cold that pierces this stone in many ways, which in the end gives it a spongy shape which we call as spongy in common language.

We bring out some facts to you, about this amazing architectural marvel :

•Walkable Bridge 

The Rama Bridge is said to have been above sea level Even some historical records suggest that it was passable until the 15th century. The estimated depth is around 3 to 30 feet in the area of this causeway

•Is it Man-Made?

 According to Hindu mythology, it was built by Lord  Rama with the help of the Vanara monkey army. He had to build this bridge to reach  Sri Lanka as his wife Sita was kidnapped and imprisoned there. Surprisingly  the time  of Ramayana  5000 BC  and the carbon  analysis  of the bridge is correctly  synchronized

•The Reefs of Palk Strait

 Scientific studies reveal that it's a linear sequence of coral reefs or the sedimentary rock reefs. in step with science, it is a naturally shaped causeway that connects the Pambam Island to Mannar Island.

•Mysterious timeline

Scientific studies reveal that it's a linear sequence of coral reefs or the rock reefs. consistent with science, it is a naturally fashioned causeway that connects the Pambam Island to Mannar Island.

•Interesting Floating Stones

Ramayana mentions that the Setu Banda become built with floating stones. Surprisingly, such floating stones are scattered throughout Rameswaram even to this day. Scientific theories advocate that a few volcanic rocks do waft in water. This may explain the linear formation of rocks which shape this bridge.

•Man Versus Natural

 To reflect on consideration on it as man-made is as an alternative interesting. Looking at its depth, it's far viable that Ram Setu became as soon as above the ocean stage. It is likewise viable that the upward thrust of sea stage over time has submerged this causeway. In nature's perspective, it's far as an alternative thrilling to look at any such lengthy formation of reefs that have existed for such a lot of years.

by- Amodita Joshi