Floating Stone - Stones that float, stories that inspire!

According to the Ramayana, Lord Rama, with the help of his devoted monkey army, built a bridge across the sea to reach Lanka and rescue his wife, Sita, from the demon king Ravana. The epic describes how the stones used to construct the bridge miraculously floated on water, a feat attributed to the divine power of Rama's name inscribed on them. While geologists explain the phenomenon due to the porous nature of pumice stones, which trap air and make them buoyant, the legend persists. These 'floating stones' found on the shores of Rameswaram are considered remnants of that very bridge. The historical accuracy of the Ram Setu remains a subject of debate, but the cultural and religious significance of the floating stones is undeniable, connecting present-day pilgrims to the ancient narratives of courage, devotion, and divine intervention.