The Konark Sun Temple is one of the greatest scientifically designed structures ever built.
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Built in the 13th century C.E, the Konark Surya Mandir combines advanced engineering techniques with astrological knowledge to correctly predict time of the day accurately to the minute. It does this via multiple sun and moon dials.
The large sundial consists of 8 major spokes which divide 24 hours of the day into 8 equal parts of 3 hours each. There are 8 minor spokes which run exactly in the middle of the major spokes such that the time between a major spoke and a minor spoke is 1.5 hours or 90 minutes.
12 interesting scientific and Dharmic facts to know about Ram Setu
1. The studies of Oceanography suggests that the bridge is 7000 years old !!
2. The carbon dating of beaches near Dhanushkodi & Mannar Island sync with the date of Ramayan
3. The bridge was passable on foot up to the 15th century until storms deepened the channel. Some records suggest that Ram Setu was completely above sea level till 1480 when it was broken by a cyclone.