Sounding it Out - Building Blocks of Bharat Series (E)
This episode explores the astonishing acoustics in a range of monuments. We check out the advanced science behind the musical pillars in the Vithala temple complex in Hampi, Karnataka. They are constructed such that when stuck, each one emits a unique musical tone. We travel to Golconda Fort, Hyderabad to see how acoustics helped safeguard the fort. We wander through the hall of whispers in the Gol Gumbad at Bijapur and explore the acoustics of the caves at Ellora.
