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  1. Adam's Bridge, [a] also known as Rama's Bridge or Rama Setu, [c] is a chain of natural limestone shoals between Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, India, and Mannar Island, off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka.

  2. Jun 25, 2024 · Adam’s Bridge is a chain of shoals located between Mannar Island, off the northwestern coast of Sri Lanka, and Rameswaram Island, off the southeastern coast of India. It is 30 miles (48 km) long and separates the Gulf of Mannar (southwest) from the Palk Strait (northeast).

  3. Aug 29, 2022 · The famous Ram Setu bridge is called Adam’s Bridge for a specific reason, per a few early Islamic sources. According to the sources, there is a mountain in Sri Lanka known as Adam's Peak....

  4. vajiramandravi.com › upsc-daily-current-affairs › prelims-pointersAdam's Bridge - Vajiram & Ravi

    6 days ago · The Adam’s Bridge, also known as the Ram Sethu Bridge, connects Rameswaram Island,off the southeast coast of India,to Mannar Island, off the northwest coast of Sri Lanka. It separates the Gulf of Mannar (southwest) from the Palk Strait (northeast).

  5. Jun 28, 2024 · The Ram Setu, or Adam’s Bridge, is an awe-inspiring chain of limestone shoals that stretches across the Palk Strait, connecting the two neighboring countries. Its formation has intrigued both scientists and historians for centuries. But why is it called Adam’s Bridge? The Link to Biblical Mythology.

  6. Adam's Bridge is the world's largest tombolo. Ancient legend has it that it was built by Hindu god Rama to rescue his wife from the demon king. Spanning the narrow Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka, Adam's Bridge has long fascinated historians, scientists, and explorers.

  7. Nov 2, 2015 · By India's official count, Adam's Bridge consists of 103 tiny reefs and sandbanks that curve gracefully toward the northwestern tip of Sri Lanka. At low tide, many emerge from the waves, and the...

  8. Jul 9, 2024 · Ram Setu or Adam’s Bridge is a structure akin to a causeway, connecting Pamban Island in Tamil Nadu to Mannar Island in Sri Lanka. The total length of the bridge is approximately 50 kms. Adam’s Bridge also separates the Gulf of Mannar from the Palk Strait. Some of the sandbanks are dry.

  9. Mar 3, 2023 · The map above shows what Adam’s Bridge (aka Rama’s Bridge or Ram Setu) in the Palk Strait might have looked like prior to 1480 when it connected India and Sri Lanka. In 1480 a cyclone supposedly deepened the channels between India and Sri Lanka, rendering it impassible by foot.

  10. Dec 10, 2021 · Adam's Bridge is a 48 km long chain of limestone shoals, that were formerly a land bridge between India and Sri Lanka. It was reportedly passable until the 15th century, when storms destroyed the integrity of the bridge. The geologic origin of the bridge is still controversial.