National Engineer's Day: Here Are 5 Unique Marvels By Indian Engineers That You Should Know About

India is celebrating its National Engineer¡¯s Day on September 15. In a country where STEM takes the front seat, this day is about the engineers who invent marvels that change the world and put India on the international stage.

For those unaware,the history of Engineer¡¯s Day is intricately tied to the extraordinary life and accomplishments of Sir M. Visvesvaraya. Being India's inaugural civil engineer, he etched an enduring legacy in the field of engineering, making groundbreaking contributions that continue to inspire countless generations of engineers.

To recognise his invaluable service, the Government of India gave him the prestigious Bharat Ratna award.

Engineers Day stands as a reminder of the principles and ideals followed by Sir M. Visvesvaraya. It serves as a catalyst, urging engineers across the nation to channel their expertise and abilities towards the advancement and prosperity of the country.

Vitthal Temple

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Hampi, a renowned tourist destination in India, serves as a profound reflection of the country's rich history, culture, ambitions, and aspirations through its engineered marvels. Within this architectural haven lies the Vitthal Temple, home to the enchanting musical pillars.

These pillars produce soothing and melodious sounds when delicately struck, earning them the name "SaReGaMa Pillars." Within the temple's confines, 56 of these pillars seamlessly fuse Indian engineering with the melodies of classical Indian music. It is said that the stone structure was crafted to ensure the crystal-clear sound of the music resounds from these remarkable pillars.

Air-Fueled Bike

While it may seem like a scenario lifted from a science fiction film, the dedicated endeavours of our engineers have transformed it into reality.

The brainchild of five enterprising engineering students hailing from BVB College of Engineering and Technology in Hubli, Karnataka, this innovative creation is known as the 'BVBaura.' Remarkably, this bike operates using compressed air as its fuel source. What sets the BVBaura apart is its status as a clean energy vehicle, as its emissions consist of cold air, free from any harmful chemicals or pollutants.

Google News

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At first glance, many might react with disbelief, wondering how something as colossal as Google News could have been birthed by an Indian individual. However, regardless of any initial skepticism, the undeniable truth remains that Google News originated from a humble project envisioned by an Indian named Krishna Bharat.

Bharat is an alumnus of IIT-Madras and developed Google News, a news aggregation tool, as a personal endeavour to help him stay informed about the developments surrounding and aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Kailasa Temple

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The Kailasa Temple is an incredible piece of architecture in India, created by talented builders in the 8th century. It's part of the famous Ellora Caves, where temples were carved into rocks. What makes the Kailasa Temple special is that it seems to have been made by cutting a big rock from the top down.

According to the story, they dug three huge holes into a rock and removed a massive amount of rock¡ªalmost 200,000 tonnes¡ªto make this temple. What's even more amazing is that it has the world's largest rock ceiling, which sticks out without any support.

The temple is also covered in beautiful sculptures, making it a true wonder of ancient Indian engineering.

Pamban Bridge

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This bridge is the second-longest sea bridge in the country, coming after the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai. It connects the island to the mainland. The bridge, though decades old, is still considered one of its best engineering marvels.

The Pamban Bridge features a special part called a double-leaf bascule section. This section can be lifted up to allow tall ships to sail through. Remarkably, this part of the bridge, which was built over a hundred years ago, still works perfectly. They added this section to ensure that the ferry service, which was already in place at that time, wouldn't be interrupted by the construction of piers.

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