Krishna's Butter Ball is one of the interesting site in Mamallapuram. It is very different from rest of the attractions carved out of stone here.
Very close to Arjuna's Penance on the hill slope is a huge boulder. This massive rock is perched on the slope of the hill opposing the all laws of physics. This has been standing in this position for centuries now without any support. Area around the boulder is so slippery that kids use it as a natural slide.
For some reason it is famous by the name "Krishna's Butter Ball". I guess it resembles the shape of a butter ball and Lord Krishna loves it. Beyond this I have no other clue. But this natural balance is worth all the attention.
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ye! i have been to this place and for a moment i thought what if it rolled when am getting clicked :D nature!
Very nice !Greetings Andrzej.
This little boy has to be very strong to carry such a boulder :)))
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Makhan ka gola as it is said in Hindi is the amazing and most attractive thing to see at Mamallapuram. Lovely picture.
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Very cute but very scary at the same time! Yikes!
gr8 to knw infrmn...whn i visitd ths place i couldnt find any infrmn reg ths..thx 4r ths
What a wonderful image, love (your?) boy holding the boulder;) And I agree that it resembles a butter ball, or even a dough ball.;)
I love the fact that it truly seems to be defying gravity.;))
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It's a charming photo!
Nature an amazing artist .
I've been there too and like it ..The photo is nice too..!
What a cute picture!
Very intriguing. We have something similar here called "Balanced Rock."
How strong! :)
Happy sky watching!
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Wonderful Rock..and great photo's
Another (beautiful) reason to search for balance. . .and butter on toast comes to mind. Great post!
How cool, pretty amazing achievement to create and keep standing up to the tests of time
Amazing boulder! I can see why it's famous!! It does look great against the lovely blue skies! Great capture for the day, Rajesh! Enjoy your weekend!
Sylvia
Great shot. The rock is enormous.
Great illusion!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Marvelous photo! You know I love seeing the kids!
What a strong boy;)
oh don't roll and squeeze the kid :)
My sky is here
That is a handsome and strong little fellow! :) And a great blue sky!
This one reminds me of Stonehenge though the rock’s shape is entirely different....I think it is the size compared to the human that drags up the memory. This is one mammoth rock. Great capture. Genie
This is amazing. We saw a rock out in Utah -- Balance Rock -- the was balanced on a pedestal in defiance of gravity.
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Amazing stone!!
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A clever shot!
Oh my that rock is huge it look like scary and hope it won't roll. ^_^
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Looks great, looks like he really going to carry the massive rock. Nice shot.
Cute shot!!! Have a nice weekend. Mickie :)
This makes me think of the dolmens in Ireland. What a mystery. That is a fun photo.
Oh ,i loved the name and i could imagine Krishna holding it .And i also see little Krishna playing near it in your picture :):)
amazing!!
Your son is really strong in stopping the huge rock from rolling down hahaha. Nice photo. Have a nice weekend.
The butter ball is interesting and I love the photo, Rajesh
Wow, a huge boulder standing for centuries without any support! That is so amazing. Great shot.
that's awesome and brave
It's amazing how the rock can stay in that position.
How strange!
it was like past has become present! very nice
Wow! Awesome!!! :)
What a strong boy :)
Very well composed and nice photo.
Regards!
This is one place i always like to play around! but the slope has been shorten now by the development of grass floor. Hope the kids enjoyed the slide.
Nice picture! The person looks as if he is trying to roll it back up ;>)...even though it's been there for centuries, I might be just a wee bit afraid to stand there. (this reminds me a bit of some rock formations in our Southwest -- such as Canyonlands Natiohal Park.)
Thank you all for appreciating this wonder of nature.
yay! i been here :) & have a similar pic
Amazing!
i saw it on television once tho m not very sure if its the same..it leaves me wondering if there are certain laws of physics that r scientists will neva get..
Ha ha !!
Interesting click!
Amazing, So interesting! Never knew of this! Surely a wonder.
Thank you all for appreciating this wonder of nature.
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