There is a gulf between India and Sri Lanka, but it is filled with a large chain of underwater rocks lined up like a submerged bridge. This chain of rocks has been mentioned in Indian mythology as a bridge built by the god Rama to connect India and Sri Lanka. Satellite images show close-up views of the extensive rock formation spanning the gulf between the two landmasses.

1. There is a Gulf between India and Sri Lanka

2. However, this Gulf is filled with a chain of large under-water rocks lined up as if they were part of a submerged bridge. This chain of rocks has been mentioned in the Indian mythology in form of a bridge built by Lord Ram between India and (then) Lanka

3. Aerial Map View

4. Satellite View

5. Close-up of Satellite (1/7)

6. Close-up of Satellite (2/7)

7. Close-up of Satellite (3/7)

8. Close-up of Satellite (4/7)

9. Close-up of Satellite (5/7)

10. Close-up of Satellite (6/7)

11. Close-up of Satellite (7/7)

12. Maps view of Sri Lankan side

13. Zoomed Out

14. Further Zoomed Out