Built over 1000 years ago, Brihadeeshwarar temple in Thanjavur has a massive granite dome that weights 80 tons. This temple was built without the use of cranes, which keep engineers puzzled over how it was hoisted.
Lepakshi Temple has a pillar that floats above the ground. This architectural precision defies gravity, as well as the modern engineering logic.
Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai is an architectural marvel that features 14 gopurams with thousands of sculptures. The symmetry and scale without modern tools baffle architects even today.
Vittala Temple is located in Hampi, Karnataka. Known for its iconic musical pillars that emit different musical notes when tapped, this temple has stumped modern sound engineers and historians alike.
Ramanathaswamy Temple, located in Rameswaram, has a massive corridor that's longest among Hindu temples. This temple has a perfect symmetry and no blueprint was ever discovered for it.
Chennakesava Temple in Belur, has intricate soapstone carvings that appear to be machine-made due to their finesse. The temple's precision and polish remain a mystery for all.
This chariot-shaped temple has musical steps that produce different notes. Airavatesvara Temple, located in Darasuram, has left engineers baffled by the acoustics embedded in solid stone.
The wheel based design of Simhachalam Temple of Andhra Pradesh ensures zero water stagnation, even during the rains. Built centuries ago, this temple mimics drainage systems that modern cities still struggle to create.
This temple in Thiruvananthapuram, is not just mysterious for its sealed vault but for its secret underground tunnels. The construction precision too baffles engineers and archaeologists alike.