The Brihadeeswara Mandir is one of the greatest structures ever built. Do you know why? #Thread

📸Artistic imagination: Sunil Pookode

-The architecture used is the interlock method where no cement, plaster or adhesive was used between the stones. It has survived 1000 years and 6 earthquakes

-The Mandir tower at 216 feet was likely the tallest in the world at the time.

-The other structures built using this method Big Ben and Leaning Tower of Pisa are tilting with time. The Mandir which is way older has zero degree inclination.

- 1.3 lakh ton of granite was used to build the Mandir which was transported by 3000 elephants from 60 kms away.

-The Mandir was constructed without digging the earth.

-The Kumbham at the top of the Mandir tower weighs 81 tons and is carved from a single piece of granite

Nothing ever comes close to the level of engineering used to construct the Brihadeeswara Mandir. There is nothing quite like it and there will never be something quite like it. Raja Raja Chola was a visionary. We must treasure this timeless marvel ~Om Namah Shivaay~

The Panch Kedar Mandirs are amongst the most divine pilgrimage sites for followers of Sanatan Dharm. Apart from being Bhagwan Shiv`s abodes, they bear a strong connection to our history. Let`s explore their origins. #Thread

As per legend, the Panch Kedar Mandir relate directly to the Mahabharat and are an important part of our history. At the time of Mahabharat after the Kurukshetra Yudh, the Pandavs committed the sin of “Gotra Hatya” and “Brahmanahatya” by killing the Kauravs and Guru Droṇacarya.

Wanting to repent, Pandavs handed over the control of their kingdom to their kin and left in search of Bhagwan Shiv to ask for his forgiveness. Initially the Pandavs went to Kashi in search of Bhagwan Shiv but couldn`t find him there.

Bhagwan Shiv was furious at the deceit, death and destruction taking place during the Kurukshetra war. He was indifferent to the Pandavs prayers and took the form of a powerful bull and hid in the Gharwal Himalayas.

As Pandavs did not find Bhagwan Shiv in Kashi, after wandering for a bit they went to Gharwal Himalayas. The second eldest Pandav Bhim spotted a large bull grazing near GuptKashi in Kedar Kantha.

Ramayan is not a "myth". It is our history

Here are a few evidences of Ramayan put forth by researchers & scholars #Thread

Ram Setu

Dhanushkodi is believed to be the site where Bhagwan Ram asked Vaanar Sena to build a bridge which could carry his army across to Lanka.

NASA images and prescence of floating stones in the area are compelling pointers to the historical existence of Ram Setu bridge

Bhagwan Hanuman footprints

Researchers believe that there are physical traces of Hanuman ji's prescence in the form of giant footprints etched in stone.

The footprints believed to be his are spread across regions spanning from Andhra Pradesh to Sri Lanka and throughout Asia.

Ashok Vatika

This is where Maa Sita was kept captive after her abduction. The present day Nuwara Eliya is believed to be the site of Ashok Vatika.

Reserchers claim that giant footprints discovered there are those of Bhagwan Hanuman when he went to meet Maa Sita in Sri Lanka.

Pushpak Vimaan route

Coordinates (N,E)
Nashik 19.99°, 73.78°
Hampi 15.33°, 76.46°
Lepakshi 13.80°, 77.60°
Sri Lanka 7.87°, 80.77°

This is the route of Pushpak Viman when Maa Sita was abducted. Amazingly all lie in a straight line. How did Valmiki know 1000's of years back?

Biaised individuals with an agenda often call Ramayan, Mahabharat & our scriptures as "Myth", figments of imagination & refer to them as mythology instead of history.

Here are a few evidences of Ramayan put forth by researchers & scholars to counter this. #Thread

Ram Setu

Dhanushkodi is believed to be the site where Bhagwan Ram asked Vaanar Sena to build a bridge which could carry his army across to Lanka.

NASA images and prescence of floating stones in the area are compelling pointers to the historical existence of Ram Setu bridge

Bhagwan Hanuman footprints

Researchers believe that there are physical traces of his prescence in the form of giant footprints etched in stone.

The footprints believed to be his are spread across regions spanning from Andhra Pradesh to Sri Lanka and throughout Asia.

Sigiriya

The Sigiriya rock fortress in Sri Lanka is believed to be the site of Ravan`s gold palace designed by Kuber.

Located at the pleateau bottom is a cave which is said to be one of the places where Sita Maa was believed to be held captive.

Pushpak Vimaan route

Coordinates (N,E)
Nashik 19.99°, 73.78°
Hampi 15.33°, 76.46°
Lepakshi 13.80°, 77.60°
Sri Lanka 7.87°, 80.77°

This is the route of Pushpak Viman when Maa Sita was abducted. Amazingly all lie in a straight line. How did Valmiki know 1000's of years back?