How long did Ram Setu take to build?

Rama Setu
Rama Setu
The ancient Sanskrit epic Ramayana mentions a bridge constructed by the god Rama to reach the island Lanka and rescue his wife Sita from Ravana. In popular belief, Lanka is equated to present-day Sri Lanka and the bridge is described as "Rama's Setu".
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took 5 days to build by 10 Million Vanaras
Vanaras
In the Ramayana

Vanaras are created by Brahma to help Rama in battle against Ravana. They are powerful and have many godly traits. Taking Brahma's orders, the gods began to parent sons in the zion of Kishkindha (identified with parts of present-day Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra).
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(Monkeys) under the supervision of Architects Neel and Nala. Rama Setu is 1.7 Million Years Old. It is believed that RAMA Setu is made of a chain of limestone shoals. It is 30 Km Long and 3 Km Wide.
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Is Ram Setu 7000 years old?

Here are some other interesting facts about Rama Setu: 1) If geologists and archaeologists are to be believed, the rocks of the bridge are over 7000-years-old, while the sandbar is about 4000-years-old. This implies that the rocks were brought here from some other place.
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Is Ram Setu man made or natural?

In 2007, a report from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) stated that the Ram Setu was nothing more than a natural formation.
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What NASA said about Ram Setu?

Images of the Ram Setu clicked by NASA have been used over and over again to claim that this “proves” the existence of a man-made bridge. NASA has repeatedly clarified that it does not agree with these claims.
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Is there any scientific proof of Ram Setu?

A report from the Archaeological Survey of India found no evidence for the structure being anything but a natural formation. The Archaeological Survey of India and the government of India informed the Supreme Court of India in a 2007 affidavit that there was no historical proof of the bridge being built by Rama.
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How was the Rama Setu Built? Engineering Behind Adam's Bridge Explained



Can we walk on Ram Setu to Sri Lanka?

It is a historic bridge that connects Rameshwaram island of India to the north-western coast of Sri Lanka. You can just stand or walk on the bridge and it will give you an immense pleasure to have a never ending blue water see at both sides with cool and fresh wind.
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Is Ram Setu submerged in water?

Lord Rama's Vanar sena had constructed this connecting India to Srilanka. The bridge is located at the tip of Dhanushkodi. Most of it is immersed in water.
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How old are the rocks of Ram Setu?

Chennai: The Adam's Bridge, aka Rama Setu, was formed about 18,400 years ago, according to researchers from the Anna University and the Madras University, who said their study was the first of its kind done on samples taken from the drilled core surface in the depths of Gulf of Mannar off Rameswaram.
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How deep is Ram Setu?

Temple records seem to suggest that Adam's Bridge or the Ram Setu was completely above sea level till 1480. It was due to natural calamities that it was completely immersed in the shallow sea. The sea around the area of Rameswaram is very shallow, as it is only 1 to 10 metres deep.
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Is the story of Ram Setu movie true?

Kainth has claimed that the lead character's story is actually based on his life. In an interview with Indian Express, he alleged that his research work was used in the film without his consent. However, he also went on to add that the makers 'fabricated' some parts of the story.
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Are the rocks in Ram Setu floating?

The Ram Setu is made of floating stone volcanoes. However, as per religious beliefs, the stones of Rama setu do not sink in water because of the blessings of Lord Varuna and the name of Lord Rama written on them.
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Is there any proof of RAM?

Even if we take into account places mentioned in the Ramayana like Chitrakoot, Ayodhya, which still exist, the fact is that Ramayana is not a historical text.So, from that perspective, there is no historical evidence available of Ram.
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Why does Ram Setu stone float on water?

Pumice stone ram setu, The pumice stones are made up of a hardened foam of lava that comes out when there's a volcanic eruption. The volcano from inside has high pressure, due to which when the lava coming out of the volcano meets the cold water, it doesn't immediately sink into the water.
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What rock is Ram Setu made of?

The Ram Setu Or The Adam's Bridge is actually a chain of limestone shoals between Rameshwaram, India, and Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. The length of the limestone bridge is 48 km.
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Can we go near Ram Setu?

From Dhanushkodi, visitors can reach Ram Setu Bridge by local vans. Here, tourists can visit the local temples and witness the floating stones that were used in the bridge.
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How old is Ramayana from today?

Based on astronomical information such as position of constellations and time of eclipses available in scriptures, they have concluded that events in the Ramayana took place 7,000 years ago and events in the Mahabharata took place 5,000 years ago.
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Why did Ram Setu flop?

Ram Setu Box Office Review: Expectations

After back-to-back 3 flops, fans have been hoping a lot from Ram Setu but it's the makers who completely let them down. Despite being a Diwali release, there has been a very low buzz and blame it on the film's team for showing poor marketing and promotional strategy.
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Is Ravana Lanka still there?

This island would therefore lie more than 160 km (100 mi) southwest of present-day country of Sri Lanka. The most original of all the existing versions of Valmiki's Ramayana also suggest the location of Ravana's Lanka to be in the western Indian Ocean.
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Can you walk between India and Sri Lanka?

This is a chain of sand islands between India and sri lanka just 32 km apart from each other. You can walk on the Sri Lankan island number 1. This spot is even famous for kyte surfing.
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What is the budget of Ram Setu?

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The budget for the movie was 150.00 crore (140 Cr Production Cost & 10 Cr Prints and Advertisement).
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Which ocean is Ram Setu?

Ram setu meeting point of Indian Ocean & Bay of Bengal.
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Who builds Ram Setu?

In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Nala (Sanskrit: नल, IAST: nala, lit. lotus), is the vanara (monkey), who is credited as the engineer of the Rama Setu, a bridge across the ocean between Rameswaram (Tamil nadu) and Lanka, identified with modern-day Sri Lanka, so forces of the god Rama can pass over to Lanka.
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Did Ram ever ate meat?

'Rama, Krishna & Valmiki were non-vegetarians' - The Hindu.
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Why did ram get exactly 14 years?

(This is believed to be near the #caspiasea in today's geography. To answer the question why she exiled lord Ram for exactly 14 years was because Kaikeyi Wanted Her Son #Bharat To Be Crowned As Ayodhya's King.
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How many years did Lord Rama live?

Lord Rama ruled the kingdom of Ayodhya for eleven thousand years.
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