Science and Art : Padmanadhaswamy Temple , India

Post 8 Science and Art This is a simple temple located in India. Normally, the temples are constructed with the purpose of spirituality. This temple was constructed and completed in 18th century. Above displayed image is the tower of the temple which is called as "GOPURAM" in Tamil language which is the main part of the temple. The tower of the temple having some marvellous science factors and art. The height of the tower is 100ft from the ground level with the 40 ft depth of the foundation. Science behind the structure . This "GOPURAM" is a symmetrical structure having 7 floors and the six windows in the centre. The Gopuram express its amazing art twice a year. On the days of equinox, the sun passes through the 6 windows. Equinox means, the two days of a year when the day and the night are equal duration. On these days, the sun exactly rises east and sets west. This event happens on every year in the month of September. According to the structure, the temple ...