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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.
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).
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...
Adam's Bridge – The Mythical Bridge Over the Ocean. The Indian Sanskrit epic Ramayana by Valmiki speaks of a bridge, Setubandhanam, a bridge over the ocean connecting India with Sri Lanka, the land of Ravana, the ruler of men and god.
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.
Jun 21, 2024 · Adam’s Bridge connects India and Sri Lanka through a series of limestone shoals extending from Rameswaram Island to Mannar Island. Once a solid land bridge, it has eroded over time but still supports rich biodiversity and provides critical habitat for marine and bird species.
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.
