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We are at Mahabalipuram in India, and let's take a look at this mysterious giant rock called Krishna's butter ball. The specialty of this rock, is that it stands on an extremely small base, less than 2 square feet area on a slippery hill. It is a miracle that it is able to stand like that. Just imagine what would happen if you place a ball on a slope. It would roll down right away, but this rock has been in place for at least 1200 years.
This granite rock is over 20 feet tall and weighs over 250 tons. With its width almost equal to its height, it looks like a sphere in some angles but is not a perfect sphere. You can see a lot of people sitting under it which gives you an idea of how big it is.
Many people think of this rock as a natural formation. However, such a natural formation is impossible because There is no way it could have come to this shape by erosion, flowing water or blowing wind. You can see that the rest of the area is a smooth hill, and is devoid of any other large rocks. So if its not a natural formation who could have put this here? Even in modern days, moving a 250 ton rock uphill would be a very difficult task and require complex equipment like cranes. How was it done 1200 years ago?
The base of the rock is somehow firmly glued to the hill below. In fact in 1908, Arthur Lawley who was the Governor of Madras, thought that this rock was too dangerous and would slide off the hill anytime. So, he ordered that the rock be pushed down. Seven elephants were used in tandem to push the rock down. But the rock didn't even move an inch! The Governor finally gave up on this impossible task!
We know that an elephant can push or pull 6 tons. That is a pushing power of 42 tons for 7 elephants and the butter ball perched on 2 square feet base did not move! Is it clamped underneath? Is there something hidden underneath? Now, here is the more interesting question: If it was impossible to push this rock downhill, how was it pushed up the hill? If it is humanly impossible now, we are left to think about if it was done by humans at all. Could this technical superiority have come from extraterrestrials?
Let us take a look at how the rock stands on the hill. The point of contact is less than 2 square feet. Even a layman knows that a wide base is important for a structure to last longer. How does a 250 ton rock stand on less than 2 square feet base? Just imagine if you would be able to construct a 3 story building with no foundation, on a slope, and with a base of 2 square feet.
Even though it is popularly known as Krishna's Butter Ball in recent times, this was not the original name of the rock. This new name was invented by a tour guide in 1969 who was appointed to show the sculptures of Mahabalipuram to Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India at that time. The original name of this rock is Vaan Irai Kal. In Tamil language, the native language of the land, it means Stone of The Sky God. Who is this Sky God who put this Giant rock?
Notice how there are no carvings whatsoever on this rock. In fact, this is the only structure in Mahabalipuram which has no carvings at all. It is said that the Pallava King Narasimhavarman gave specific orders that the rock of the sky god should never be touched by sculptors. So, the rock must have been there even before the Pallava regime who ruled in 7th Century A.D.
It is important to understand about the slippery hill on which the rock stands. This hill looks like it is 30 feet tall. This is not the original height of the hill, because the land level here keeps rising! The sand gets washed in from the nearby sea all the time. This is a ramp nearby, which is less than 5 feet now. Just 10 years ago, this ramp was over 15 feet high, and kids used it as a slide. This hill is slowly being buried at the rate of 1 foot every year. Now, imagine how tall this hill would have been 1200 years ago! It would have been a very tall mountain, over 1000 feet high! How was this monstrous rock placed on such a high altitude?
If you compare this rock with other ancient structures, it is bigger and heavier than the monolithic stones of Ollantaytambo in Peru. It is also much bigger than the rocks found in Machu Picchu. Krishna's butter ball is just one of the few reminders of ancient technology in Mahabalipuram. This place has a lot of other mysterious structures. No matter who placed Krishna's Butter Ball here, it will be a reminder that our understanding of history is incomplete.
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Krishna's Butterball
We are at Mahabalipuram in India, and let's take a look at this mysterious giant rock called Krishna's butter ball. The specialty of this rock, is that it stands on an extremely small base, less than 2 square feet area on a slippery hill. It is a miracle that it is able to stand like that. Just imagine what would happen if you place a ball on a slope. It would roll down right away, but this rock has been in place for at least 1200 years.
This granite rock is over 20 feet tall and weighs over 250 tons. With its width almost equal to its height, it looks like a sphere in some angles but is not a perfect sphere. You can see a lot of people sitting under it which gives you an idea of how big it is.
Many people think of this rock as a natural formation. However, such a natural formation is impossible because There is no way it could have come to this shape by erosion, flowing water or blowing wind. You can see that the rest of the area is a smooth hill, and is devoid of any other large rocks. So if its not a natural formation who could have put this here? Even in modern days, moving a 250 ton rock uphill would be a very difficult task and require complex equipment like cranes. How was it done 1200 years ago?
The base of the rock is somehow firmly glued to the hill below. In fact in 1908, Arthur Lawley who was the Governor of Madras, thought that this rock was too dangerous and would slide off the hill anytime. So, he ordered that the rock be pushed down. Seven elephants were used in tandem to push the rock down. But the rock didn't even move an inch! The Governor finally gave up on this impossible task!
We know that an elephant can push or pull 6 tons. That is a pushing power of 42 tons for 7 elephants and the butter ball perched on 2 square feet base did not move! Is it clamped underneath? Is there something hidden underneath? Now, here is the more interesting question: If it was impossible to push this rock downhill, how was it pushed up the hill? If it is humanly impossible now, we are left to think about if it was done by humans at all. Could this technical superiority have come from extraterrestrials?
Let us take a look at how the rock stands on the hill. The point of contact is less than 2 square feet. Even a layman knows that a wide base is important for a structure to last longer. How does a 250 ton rock stand on less than 2 square feet base? Just imagine if you would be able to construct a 3 story building with no foundation, on a slope, and with a base of 2 square feet.
Even though it is popularly known as Krishna's Butter Ball in recent times, this was not the original name of the rock. This new name was invented by a tour guide in 1969 who was appointed to show the sculptures of Mahabalipuram to Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India at that time. The original name of this rock is Vaan Irai Kal. In Tamil language, the native language of the land, it means Stone of The Sky God. Who is this Sky God who put this Giant rock?
Notice how there are no carvings whatsoever on this rock. In fact, this is the only structure in Mahabalipuram which has no carvings at all. It is said that the Pallava King Narasimhavarman gave specific orders that the rock of the sky god should never be touched by sculptors. So, the rock must have been there even before the Pallava regime who ruled in 7th Century A.D.
It is important to understand about the slippery hill on which the rock stands. This hill looks like it is 30 feet tall. This is not the original height of the hill, because the land level here keeps rising! The sand gets washed in from the nearby sea all the time. This is a ramp nearby, which is less than 5 feet now. Just 10 years ago, this ramp was over 15 feet high, and kids used it as a slide. This hill is slowly being buried at the rate of 1 foot every year. Now, imagine how tall this hill would have been 1200 years ago! It would have been a very tall mountain, over 1000 feet high! How was this monstrous rock placed on such a high altitude?
If you compare this rock with other ancient structures, it is bigger and heavier than the monolithic stones of Ollantaytambo in Peru. It is also much bigger than the rocks found in Machu Picchu. Krishna's butter ball is just one of the few reminders of ancient technology in Mahabalipuram. This place has a lot of other mysterious structures. No matter who placed Krishna's Butter Ball here, it will be a reminder that our understanding of history is incomplete
Krishna's butter ball - A Balancing Rock at Mahabalipuram - ep 17
The butterball is a giant balancing rock, approximately 5 meters in diameter, perched on a smooth slope, considered defying laws of physics.
In Hindu mythology Lord Krishna had an insatiable appetite for butter, and as a child, would often sneak a handful from his mother's butter jar. Situated on a hill near the Ganesh Ratha this massive natural rock boulder is attributed to a bolus of butter the young Krishna would steal...
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Weird But True: The mystery of the balancing rock of Mahabalipuram
The Krishna’s Butter Ball or Vaanirai Kal (Stone of the Sky God), as it is known to locals, has been sitting on a 45-degree slope in Mahabalipuram for over 1,400 years.
Some believe that it was put in place by the gods, others by aliens - and geologists argue it's a natural formation.
The actual name of the stone is Vaan Irai Kal, which translates to Sky God's Stone, and according to one source, the more playful name was given to the rock by a local tour guide.
The push attempt
According to an ancient myth, the Pallava King Narasimhavarman who ruled South India from 630-668 C.E. tried to remove the rock.
He gave specific order that the rock which was considered to be from the heavens must never be touched.
However, a frustrated Narasimhavarman was forced to watch that his orders could not be carried out. Despite all efforts, the rock simply did not move.
In 1908 the then Governor of Madras Arthur Lawley decided the boulder to be too dangerous to nearby homes and wanted it removed. Seven elephants were employed to push the rock. But to everyone’s surprise the rock couldn’t be moved and the task was abandoned.
The 20ft rock appears to defy gravity, looking like it's going to roll at any moment - and all attempts to move it have been in vain.
This is one of those unexplained mysteries in science. At Mahabalipuram the 20 feet high and 5 meter wide rock estimated to weigh over 250 tons seems to pull off a balancing act like no other. Known locally as Krishna’s Butter Ball is not a rock that stands on an extremely small and slippery area of a hill. It’s hard not to wonder how such a big structure is stationary at a place where it’s impossible to be so. And it’s been there for over 1400 years. Yes you heard that right 1400 years seemingly defying the laws of physics.
Its original Tamil name is Vaanirai Kal which literally translates to Stone of The Sky God.
Possible Theories:
The rock is believed to be naturally formed but theorists believe a natural formation such as this is highly improbable, as natural corrosion could not have brought upon such a shape.
Fact: This rock is bigger and heavier than the monolithic stones of Ollantaytambo, Peru or Machu Picchu.
The science:
The rock is balanced upon a 4 feet area of the hill. Its simple physics that a structure needs a 250 ton rock has a far-fetched chance of resting on a 4 feet area for such a long period. To site imagery, imagine a ball on a slope, unless it has a heavy footing it rolls down pretty fast.
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This monolithic granite rock found in Mahabalipuram India, is over 20 feet in height. With its width almost equal to its height, it is looks spherical in some angles but not a perfect sphere. This mysterious rock is known as Krishna's Butter Ball in the last 50 years, although its original name is Vaanirai Kal. It weighs over 250 tons and miraculously stands on an extremely small, slippery area of a hill. This fantastic rock raises some serious questions to us.
PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping visit Mahabalipuram heritage marvels
Chinese President Xi Jinping was hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu state of South India in the course of second informal India - China summit.
In this video you can watch PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting following places:
UNFINISHED ROCK-CUT CAVE TEMPLE NORTH OF KRISHNA MANDAPA
Beyond Krishna mandapa is a large cave-temple known as Panchapandava mandapa.This cave-temple would have been the largest of all cave-temples of the Pallavas. On stylistic grounds, it may be placed later among the Mamalla style cave-temples in the period of Paramesvaravarman I (672-700 CE). This cave-temple has six lion pillars and similar pilasters at either end are finished. The brackets above the capitals of these pillars are decorated with lions and griffins with human riders. Even in its unfinished stage, this cave temple is unique. Its sanctum was designed to have a passage all around the exterior, so that it would be possible for circumambulation of the sanctum.
ARJUNA’S PENANCE
This magnificent bas- relief popularly called as ‘Arjuna’spenance’ suggestively depicts the story of ‘Kiratarjuna’, of the great epic Mahabhartha. The panoramic view of the life in the forest is aptly sculptured here in the two large boulders. The cleft between these two boulders is brilliantly utilized to show the flow of the river Ganga which is evinced by the presence of Nagas and Naginis. The great event of obtaining the weapon pasupatha from Lord Siva by Arjuna, one of the heroes of Mahabharatha is portrayed. This event witnessed by the three worlds reveals an overall view to visitors. A man with emaciated body and long beard engaged in severe penance standing on his right leg is identified with Arjuna. While Lord Siva with trident standing majestically above his right side appeared in front of him to bless Arjuna with the weapon. All Semi Gods and Goddess are rushing towards the central point to witness the great event. Below this scene on the same side, a small temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is shown. In front of the temple, sages are engaged in Yoga and Tapas and Brahmins are doing mid day rituals known from their paryanka granthi and suryapasthana (Madhiyana sandhi) posture respectively. The depiction of forest life is interestingly portrayed here. Some scholars identified this panel with the story of Bhagiratha bringing the Ganges to the earth ( Descents of Ganges). According to them, the representation here is that of Bhagiratha’s penance and Siva granting him the desired boon by agreeing to release Ganga from his locks, the scene representing the descent of the river from the jungle covered hills in the joyful presence of the gods.
MONKEY-GROUP
This is a tiny but realistic carving of a group of monkeys a family consisting of a father, mother and child. One of the parents is removing lice from the head of the other, while the little one is resting on the lap. An excellent example of mastery of Pallava sculptors over depicting animals.
GANESHA RATHA
This monolithic temple, dedicated to Siva, is known as “Atyantakama Pallavesvaram” from the inscription of this temple. The title “Atyantakama”is to be identified with Paramesvaravarman-I (672-700 CE) and some scholars believe that this ratha belongs to the period of Narasimhavaraman-I (630-668 CE) on stylistic basis. The former identification is more convincing as Paramesvaravarman-I continued the tradition of carving of monolithic temple initiated by Narasimhavarman-I at Mamallapuram. This monolithic temple isrectangular on plan and has a dvitala salavimana. The adhisthana is not defined. The walls are punctuated by plain Visnukanta pilasters. The gable- ends of the sikhara have miniature models of vimana as in the case of Bhima Ratha.The narrow mukhamandapahas two lion-pillars in the centre and two lion-pilasters and is flanked by two dvarapalas at either end.Since there is a Ganesha image inside the shrine, this monolithic templeis called asGanesha Ratha.
KRISHNA’S BUTTERBALL
More than an archaeological, Krishna’s butter ball is a natural monument. It is a gigantic granite boulder delicately balanced by nature on the slope of the hillock. The boulder is approximately 6 meters high and 5 meters wide and weighs around 250 tons.
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PM Narendra Modi was dressed in South Indian traditional dress. PM Modi guided Chinese President through the walk covering the places listed above. Both leaders then visited Panch Rath and shore temple sites in Mahabalupuram.
This group of Monuments at Mamallapuram was declared as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in the year 1984, in recognition of its outstanding universal value, contribution to humanity in the field of art and architecture.
Name Mahabalipuram derived from Mamallapuram, “the city of Mamalla”, a title of Narashimavarman I (630 to 670 CE), the great Pallava ruler of the seventh century, who was responsible for most of the rock-cut temples and carvings at this place.
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Mamallapuram, or Mahabalipuram, is a town on a strip of land between the Bay of Bengal and the Great Salt Lake, in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
It’s known for its temples and monuments built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries.
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Mamallapuram, also known as Seven Pagodas or Mahabalipuram, is a town in Chengalpattu district in the southeastern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is on the coastline 58 km south of the city of Chennai.
Mahabalipuram is a temple town situated along the shores of the Bay of Bengal.founded by the Pallava kings, was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries.
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Krishna’s Butter Ball and Arjuna’s Penance in Mamallapuram, India
Check out the amazing Krishna’s Butter Ball and Arjuna’s Penance, located at the Mamallapuram heritage site in India. Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Mamallapuram this week and meet Indian PM Marendra Modi for an informal summit, according to media.
Mamallapuram & Mahabalipuram - Arjuna's Penance, Krishna's Butter Ball, Shore Temple etc.
Mamallapuram & Mahabalipuram dates back to the Tamil Pallava dynasty in the 7th-9th century. The structures here, most of which carved straight out of single pieces of granite bolders, are among the oldest existing examples of Dravidian (South Indian) architecture.
It is believed that this area served as a school for young sculptors and explains the different sculptures, many half finished, representing the different styles of architectures, probably demonstrated by instructors and practiced on by young students.
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Krishna's Butterball (also known as Vaan Irai Kal and Krishna's Gigantic Butterball) is a gigantic granite boulder resting on a short incline in the historical town of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu,
Mandapa of Krishna or Krishna Mandapam is a monument at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India
Descent of the Ganges is a monument at Mamallapuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Measuring 96 by 43 feet (29 m × 13 m), it is a giant open-air rock relief carved on two monolithic rock boulders. The legend depicted in the relief is the story of the descent of the sacred river Ganges to earth from the heavens led by Bhagiratha. The waters of the Ganges are believed to possess supernatural powers. The descent of the Ganges and Arjuna's Penance are portrayed in stone at the Pallava heritage site.
India.The boulder is approximately 6 meters high and 5 meters wide and weighs around 250 tons. It stands on an approximately 1.2-meter (4 ft) base on a slope, and is said to have been at the same place for 1200 years.
Ganesha Ratha is a temple in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of ten rathas (chariots) carved out of pink granite within the group of monuments of the Pallava Period at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO-inscribed World Heritage Site since 1984.The ratha is an example of monolith Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late seventh century during the reign of King Mahendravarman I and his son Narasimhavarman I. Initially constructed with a Shiva Linga, it is now deified with a Ganesha deity after the linga was removed.
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Krishna's Butter Ball – A Balancing Rock at Mahabalipuram
Krishna’s Butterball is a curious tourist attraction in Mahabalipuram, a town about 60 km south of Chennai famous for its stone carvings. The “butterball” is a giant balancing rock, 5 meters in diameter, perched on a smooth slope, seemingly defying all laws of physics.
In Hindu mythology Lord Krishna had an insatiable appetite for butter, and as a child, would often sneak a handful from his mother’s butter jar. Situated on a hill slope near the Ganesh Ratha this massive natural rock boulder is attributed to a bolus of butter the young Krishna would steal.
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The rock’s awkward position makes it quite popular with locals and tourists alike as it makes for an interesting backdrop for some whacky photographs. It’s a common sight to see visitors placing hands under the stone posing for pictures, which looks as though they are holding it up. The rock provides welcome shade if you dare to sit underneath it, and local kids have discovered that the slippery nearby hillside also makes a great natural slide.
Mahabalipuram is an ancient historic town and was a bustling seaport during the time of Periplus (1st century CE) and Ptolemy (140 CE). Ancient Indian traders who went to countries of South East Asia sailed from the seaport of Mahabalipuram. Today's Mahabalipuram is purely a tourist town and one of the major attractions around Chennai. People visit this place to see the magnificent rock carvings, temples, cave sanctuaries, giant open-air reliefs such as the famous 'Descent of the Ganges', and the temple of Rivage, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva.
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Krishna's Butterball is a gigantic granite boulder resting on a short incline in the historical town of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu, India. The boulder is approximately 6 meters high and 5 meters wide and weighs around 250 tons.
It stands on an approximately 1.2-meter (4 ft) base on a slope, and is said to have been at the same place for 1200 years. In 1908, then-governor of the city Arthur Havelock made an attempt to use seven elephants to move the boulder from its position due to safety concerns, but with no success.
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KRISHNA'S BUTTERBALL
Krishna's Butterball (also known as Vaan Irai Kal and Krishna's Gigantic Butterball) is a gigantic granite boulder resting on a short incline in the historical town of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu, India. The boulder is approximately 6 meters high and 5 meters wide and weighs around 250 tons. It stands on an approximately 1.2 meter (4ft) base on a slope, and is said to have been at the same place for 1200 years. In 1908, then-governor of the city Arthur Havelock made an attempt to use seven elephants to move the boulder from its position due to safety concerns, but with no success.
It is said that Pallava king Narasimhavarman also made a failed attempt to move the boulder. The original name, Vaan Irai Kal, according to the Atlas Obscura, translates from Tamil as Stone of Sky God. According to Hindu Mythology, Lord Krishna often stole butter from his mother's butter handi; this may have led to the namesake of the boulder. 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.
A part of the boulder has eroded away, making it look like a half-spherical rock. It is said that the Indian Tamil king Raja Raja Chola was inspired by the balance of this massive stone boulder and it 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.
The boulder is bigger and heavier than the monolithic stones of Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu of Peru. It is a popular tourist attraction in the city and is listed as a historical monument by the Archeological Survey of India.
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