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  1. Adam's Bridge, also known as Rama's Bridge or Rama Setu, 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. Geological evidence suggests that the bridge was formerly a land connection between ...

  2. Jul 9, 2024 · Ram Setu, also known as Ramsethu, Adams Bridge, Nala Setu and Setu Banda, is the only archaeological and historical evidence of Ramayana. According to Hindu mythology, Ram Setu is a holy site. Therefore, no bridge should be built over it.

  3. Jun 25, 2024 · Traditionally, Adams Bridge is said to be the remnant of a huge causeway constructed by Rama, the hero of the Hindu epic Ramayana, to facilitate the passage of his army from India to Sri Lanka for the rescue of his abducted wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.

  4. Feb 10, 2024 · Rama’s Bridge, also known as Ram Setu and Adam’s Bridge is a bridge mentioned in the Hindu epic Ramayana, which was built by Lord Rama with the help of the ape army. Per geologists, it is a chain of natural limestones between India and Sri Lanka.

  5. Jul 8, 2024 · Science news, Ram Setu news: The mapping exercise has led to the creation of the first ever undersea map of the entire 29 km bridge, showing its height as 8 mt from the seabed.

  6. Mar 23, 2024 · The Ram Setu bridge is a chain of natural mineral shoals between Pamban Island or Rameswaram Island in Tamil Nadu, India, and Mannar Island in Sri Lanka. The bridge has a great significance as per Hindu mythology and is mentioned in the Ramayana.

  7. Spanning the narrow Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka, Adams Bridge has long fascinated historians, scientists, and explorers. Also known as Rama’s Bridge or Rama Setu, this unique geological formation has created a long-lasting debate about its true origin.

  8. Jul 10, 2024 · Scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have collaborated with NASA’s ICESat-2 satellite to produce the most comprehensive map of Adam’s Bridge, also known as Ram Setu.

  9. The study confirms the origins of Adam's Bridge or Ram Setu, which was once a land connection between India and Sri Lanka. The findings provide new insights into the region's history and the ...

  10. Nov 1, 2023 · Also known as Ram Setu, after the Hindu epic Ramayana (written by sage Valmiki, circa 1000-500 BC), Adams Bridge is believed to have been built by an army of monkeys led by Hanuman on behalf of the avatar Lord Ram. The ‘bridge’ was meant to facilitate Ram’s march from India to Sri Lanka, where he would defeat the Asura King Ravana ...

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