Tulsishyam Hill: A Curious Spot of Gravity Misperception
India is home to many mysterious phenomena, but few are as fascinating as the anti-gravity hill in Tulsishyam, Gujarat. This unique spot seems to defy the laws of gravity, where vehicles mysteriously roll uphill on their own, even when left in neutral and without applying the handbrake. This intriguing occurrence leaves visitors both amazed and curious.
Tulsishyam Anti-Gravity hill
Tulsishyam Anti-Gravity Hill is a unique phenomenon where vehicles appear to roll uphill, seemingly defying gravity. This gravity hill is located 400 meters north of the Tulsishyam Temple on State Highway SH104 (also known as SH33). It lies 75 km southwest of Amreli city, 110 km southeast of Junagadh, 166 km south of Rajkot, 170 km southwest of Bhavnagar, 300 km southeast of Dwarka, and 310 km southeast of Ahmedabad.
The phenomenon isn’t caused by actual distortions in Earth’s gravitational field; instead, it’s an optical illusion created by the land’s structure on either side of the road. Although it appears that objects, including cars, are rolling uphill, they’re actually moving downhill, as expected. The alignment of the horizon and surrounding landscapes deceives the brain into perceiving the slope as uphill, making it seem as though everything is being pulled upward.
Tulsishyam
Tulsishyam is located at the intersection of the Amreli, Junagadh, and Gir Somnath districts within Gir National Park in Gujarat, India. It is accessible by road, situated 45 km from Dhari in Amreli district and 35 km from Una in Gir Somnath district. Historically, the region was ruled by the Kotila family of Dedan. The last ruler was Kumarshree Jilubapu Kotila, succeeded by Kumarshree Pratapbapu Kotila. The current heir to the lineage is Prince Nandkishor Kotila, son of Kumarshree Pratapbapu Kotila.
Vishnu Shyam temple
Tulsishyam is home to an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, revered as Lord Shyam. According to legend, Lord Krishna vanquished a demon named Tul at this site, which led to the place being named Tulsishyam, combining Tul with Krishna’s epithet, Shyam. The temple houses a black stone idol of Lord Tulsishyam, believed to be over 3,000 years old. Nearby, a natural hot sulphur spring is said to possess medicinal and healing properties, attracting visitors seeking its therapeutic benefits.
