Adam's Bridge

Hindu - A bridge built by Rama or Sugriva (Ovala). The construction of this bridge from India to Ceylon allowed Rama to attack the fortress of Ravana, who had captured Rama's wife Sita. It was originally made of floating stones but the gods later fixed them in position to make a permanent causeway. At times, known as Adam's Bridge, Nala's Bridge, Nala's Bridge, Rama-setu, Rama-setu, Rama's Bridge, Rama's Bridge, Setu-Bandha or Setu-Bandha.

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