Yes it is a wonder of India. It is Krishna butter ball. This ball is 250 ton heavy. It is a gigantic granite boulder resting on a short incline in the historical town of Mahabalipuram in Tamilnadu. It is a popular tourist attraction in the city. It seems that it may roll down on a big push, but no, not at all.
Krishna's Butterball is also known as Vaan Irai Kal and Krishna's Gigantic Butterball. The ball is approximately 6 meters high and 5 meters wide and weighs around 250 tons. It stands on an approximately 1.2-meter (4 ft) base on a slope, and is said to have been at the same place for 1200 years.
According to Hindu mythology, lord Krishna often stole butter from his mother's butter handi; this may have led to the namesake of the boulder. It is told that in 1969, a tour-guide is said to credit its present name, Krishna's Butterball, to Indira Gandhi who was on a tour of the city.
Krishna's Butter Ball has been sitting on a 45-degree slope in south India for over 1300 years. The 20ft rock appears to defy gravity.
Try to Relocate - In 1908, then-governor of the city Arthur Havelock made an attempt to use seven elephants to move the boulder from its position due to safety concerns, but he not got success. It is said that Pallava king Narasimhavarman too made a failed attempt to move the boulder.
This is an easy walk up and a fun way to enjoy the marvels that make up the ancient architecture of this historic site. It is a remarkably balanced rock. You can go for a little walk around the area, which is pleasant. I do wonder how this rock doesn't move at all and could stand firmly. It is a great place to take creative photographs.
This really is a must to see for the visitors as it is belived to be the giant ball used by Lord Krishna to eat butter.
- Vidyut P Maurya
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