Thursday, February 24, 2011

Balancing Rock, Jabalpur

Balancing rock in Jabalpur (State: Madhya Pradesh) is unique rock formation. One can witness this near Madan Mahal.

It is believed to be eroded volcanic rock formation that survived even in earthquake of mag 6.5. The balance of the rock is intact since ages.


51 comments:

  1. I love formations like this - I posted about a local one a few weeks back. But ours has not survived any earthquakes like that!

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  2. Unbelievable creation. Thanks for sharing this awesome image.

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  3. We too have many unique rocks like this in Hyderabad. They are fascinating.

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  4. This is so interesting, beautiful image indeed!

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  5. What force of nature !!!!!!!!! Extraordinary !!!!!!!

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  6. Lovely photo and amazing rock:)

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  7. Wow! That's cool! Great picture!
    Have a fabulous day!
    Debbie's Travels

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  8. Great picture, it's amazing what nature can create.

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  9. Interesting.. I saw one at Mahabalipuram.. Krishna's butter ball rock.. But this one is more precariously placed..

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  10. Anonymous20:53

    Wow - that is amazing! Cool shot.

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  11. Yikes! I can't imagine that something like this could survive an earthquake!

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  12. such a nice one.There is one rock like this named after krishna down in the south too.,..something like"Benne krishna rock'in Tamilnadu right?

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  13. Awesome skywatch!

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  14. It looks well-balanced. Great composition and fabulous graphic quality.

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  15. Wow that is a cool photo, imagine that huge rock balanced like that. Thanks for sharing with Sky Watch Friday and your flower show photos were really fun too.

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  16. Very interesting, Rajesh.

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  17. What an amazing rock! That's incredible! Terrific capture, too, as always, Rajesh! Wishing you and your family a lovely weekend!

    Sylvia

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  18. Perfect Balance..great capture.

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  19. An amazing sight, Rajesh! Hard to believe it didn't fall during the earthquake.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  20. What an amazing rock and a great shot of it.

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  21. Oh that is one remarkable balancing act. Wow... Nice sky watch picture.

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  22. WOW Raj,
    mai visto nulla di simile !

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  23. Wow, it's amazing! Great shot.

    Have a great weekend.

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  24. There is a similar one in Mahabalipuram, these ones always amaze me.

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  25. Now this is pretty unique. I wonder when this rock would fall down. It looks like it's pretty balance. Great shot Rajesh. Happy weekend!
    Full Moon

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  26. Amazing balancing act! I love it :o)

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  27. Very interesting to see how the rock can balance in that position. I am sure I wont want to stand beneath it.

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  28. Great photo--such perfect balance.
    Looks like you have some interesting posts--I'll have to come back. Mickie

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  29. Gorgeous!

    Please come and see the Irresistible Sky at my page.

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  30. Amazing such a large rock can be balanced for so many years. Great capture, Rajesh!

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  31. Amazing! i think u have posted this before here

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  32. Incredible rock,a wonder of nature.
    Have anyone try rocking it?

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  33. That is quite extraordinary.

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  34. Cool shot. I wouldn't stand under it.

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  35. Anonymous22:41

    wonderful placce and photo, how long is it already there?

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  36. Nice deep shadow under the rock, too, Rajesh!
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  37. That is so amazing Rajesh...balanced on such a tiny point compared to the whole of the boulder. It gives one hope in finding balance in life too.

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  38. What an amazing find!! Hard to believe that it can be perched on such a delicate point and remain intact - the wonders of nature are inspiring to behold! hugs, antonella :-)

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  39. Anonymous21:12

    Interesting! Can't imagine it staying put during an earthquake.

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  40. Thank you for appreciating this wonder of nature.

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  41. Nice ! There's one like this in Mamallapuram too.

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  42. looks like it will roll down anytime. lovely!

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  43. Thank you for appreciating this wonder of nature.

    Yes, Mamallapuram has a similar wonder call "Krishna's Butter Ball"

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  44. Anonymous10:57

    Natural Balance

    Pheno

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  45. Wouldn't want to stand under it when it does slide tough! ;) Beautiful picture

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  46. This looks like a Loony Toons skit just waiting to happen. (Nice shot!)

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