Posted on 07/10/2006 3:53:55 PM PDT by blam
Existence of under-sea temple claimed
By: Prasaad Bhosekar
Visakhapatnam, July 03: Archaeologists in Visakhapatnam claim that a centuries-old temple exists two kilometers from Visakhapatnam coast, on the sea bed.
While the coastal city of Visakhapatnam is steeped in history, few know that there was a temple called “Visakeswara Temple” on the coast of the city. Many centuries ago this temple went under the sea due to geological adjustments.
According to Professor Gangadharam, who is working on facts regarding this temple, the temple existed centuries ago, but got submerged in the sea.
``From the research I did, I found out that the Buchca Rama Lingeshwara temple which right now exists on the coastline is in the same alignment with that of Visakeswara temple under the sea. I have spoken to many old people and fishermen who told me that their forefathers used to confirm that there is this temple under the sea.``
According to the priest of Buchcha Rama Lingeshwara temple, the Visakeswara temple existed before Kalyug.
``Yes, in Shastras and Puranas there`s a mention of this temple. It is believed that before the Kalyug began this temple was submerged into the sea.``
Professor Gangadharam`s further research, which involves under sea exploration, is on hold as he is looking for financial support in his quest to find the temple.
That is not dead which can aeternal lie...
India must be chock full of hidden ancient cities, temples, tribes, stones, bones, and artifacts. Vishakhapatnam, about halfway down the eastern coast, is said to be one of the largest ports in India according to a couple of online blurbs I just read. I wonder whether a submerged ancient port will be found near the temple yielding vessels and other tidbits of ancient cultures. Is this endlessly fascinating or what?
"Is this endlessly fascinating or what?"
Pretty cool stuff !
That is not dead which can aeternal lie...
This explains Carter and Clinton's longevity!
Fascinating stuff. With time, the sea rises, the sea falls; rivers shift their boundaries; and that which was once lush forest is covered by sand. For a long time I've had an interest in the Indus Cities, the study of which has been rendered problematic by movements of the river's course. And who knows what lies buried deep under the Sahara's sands? Food for thought.
See #11.
The racial mix of India, south vs. north, as well as the existence of the thorny pocket of speakers of Brahui, a Dravidian language, in modern-day Pakistan, argues strongly for a migration of the sort of Indo-Aryans who gave us most of the European languages.
Bush's fault.
I saw this discussed a year or two ago on one of the science/discovery channels. They pointed out that the submersion was not due to earthquakes, so it might be an indicator that the sea levels rose many thousands of years ago and submerged the areas. Can't blame that on global warming and Bush.
Some of these submerged structures went underwater well after the oceans' water level had stabalized from the Ice Age melt. This must be from subsidence of some type.
Kewl Stuff!!! Thanks for the post!
Are you taking bets on that?
Al Gore is working on pronouncing "Visakhapatnam", even as we type.
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