The Divine Architect: Who actually built the bridge to Lanka?
In short: Explore the legendary engineering behind the Rama Setu, a bridge spanning the ocean between India and Sri Lanka. This video examines the figures credited in Hindu epic tradition with constructing this monumental path for the god Rama.
In the Hindu epic Ramayana, the bridge connecting Rameswaram to Lanka is known as Rama Setu or Nala Setu. While the deity Rama led the forces, the construction is attributed to the vanaras, a forest-dwelling race of beings.
The primary architect credited with the bridge's engineering is Nala, the son of Vishwakarma. He is described as the architect of the vanaras and a warrior who fought against the king of Lanka, Ravana. In some traditions, another vanara named Nila is also credited with the construction.
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