Science and Art : Padmanadhaswamy Temple , India

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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 had to be constructed  to the perpendicular to east - west line direction.

By using the different phenomenal of  sun, the ancient artists done this design

   

Equinox (no date) Education. Available at: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/equinox/ (Accessed: 31 October 2023).

Simha, A.N. and H. (2021) Padmanabhaswamy Temple: Where art blends with science - indic Today, Indic Today - Indic Today. Available at: https://www.indica.today/long-reads/padmanabhaswamy-temple-art-science/ (Accessed: 31 October 2023).