Carved from a single, solid section of hillside, Kailasa Temple in Mumbai, India, is one of the world’s largest buildings. Nearly 2.4 million cubic feet of rock was removed during its construction in the late 8th century. The builders carved the temple using 1inch chisels and it took one hundred years to complete.

The temple is dedicated to Shiva, the often ominous god of the Hindu trilogy. The complex includes a Bull Shrine, porch, main hall and an inner sanctum, all of which have carved panels and sculptures. It is believed that the temple was built by the gods who came from the sky in flying machines. It would seem that the floor plan of the temple supports this theory, as it is laid out with religious designs which represent the cosmos.

The author Erich Von Daniken believed that ancient astronauts created many of earth’s grandest structures and refers to Kailasa Temple as just one example. The temple lures hunters of ancient mysteries who are searching for clues as to its construction and links with other ancient civilisations.