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We all know about the 8 man made wonders of the World.Let me show you one of Krishna's wonders.
A 20' high & 250ton rock boulder known as KRISHNA'S BUTTERBALL perched on a slipperly slope of a hill less than 4' base refusing to give in to gravity
Magic? Read on
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A 20' high & 250ton rock boulder known as KRISHNA'S BUTTERBALL perched on a slipperly slope of a hill less than 4' base refusing to give in to gravity
Magic? Read on
#talesofkrishna
Originally named Van Irai kal (stone of sky God), is positioned in a way that it looks it might fall anytime.
You will be surprised to know this rock has been sitting there firmly against Tsunami, earthquakes or cyclone for over 1200 years.
Wait for more surprises.
You will be surprised to know this rock has been sitting there firmly against Tsunami, earthquakes or cyclone for over 1200 years.
Wait for more surprises.
Legend has it, Pallava King Narasimhavarman (ruled South India from 630 to 668 A.D) made first attempt to remove this rock as it was believed that ‘heavenly rock’ should not be touched by sculptors.
Ofcourse he failed to budge it even an inch.
Ofcourse he failed to budge it even an inch.
In 1908, fearing the safety of the town at the base of the hill, Governor of Madras Arthur Lawley decided to remove the ball from its position. He sent 7 elephants to accomplish the task.
Amazingly, this butterball gave gravity a tough competition n the elephants too
Amazingly, this butterball gave gravity a tough competition n the elephants too
Some more interesting tales:
King Raja Raja Chola was inspired by its equilibrium which led to the creation of never Falling mud dolls called Tanjavur Bommai which having a half-spherical base tends to come back to its original position every time one tries to make it fall.
King Raja Raja Chola was inspired by its equilibrium which led to the creation of never Falling mud dolls called Tanjavur Bommai which having a half-spherical base tends to come back to its original position every time one tries to make it fall.
In 1969, a tour-guide is said to credit its present name, Krishna's Butterball, to Indira Gandhi who was on a tour of the city.Listed as a protected national monument by the Archeological Survey of India.a UNESCO World Heritage Site built during 7th- 8th century
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping took a photo in front of Krishna's Butterball holding hands during their second "informal summit.If this isn't a wonder what it is?
