Why is Kukulkán's pyramid unique?
The pyramid of Kukulkán It is unique, since this was built in such a way that Each equinox, the play of lights and shadows For the sun's rays, they allow simulating the body of a snake descending from the temple.
To achieve this effect, the Maya placed platforms on their facade, so that their shadow could project on the sides of the staircase shaping the body of this animal.
This effect symbolized the Down -up of the Kukulkán God, also known as Quetzalcoatl or feathered snake, In addition to that this period coincided with the arrival of rains in the area.
It was also common for rulers to gather the people on the esplanade in the days of equino Kukulcánthe feathered snake that would speak through them.
Each when the Kukulkán phenomenon is repeated in Chichen Itzá?
The descent of the feathered snake in the pyramid of Kukulkán It is carried out in all equinoxes, that is, when the day has the same duration as the night.
This phenomenon occurs two days a year, on March 21 and September 21, So every year, thousands of people congregate around the pyramid on these dates to appreciate the show.
Generally, the effect is appreciated from 3:45 in the afternoon, although it is very slow. Therefore, you have to wait until 4:30 or even at 4:45 to see the body of Quetzalcoatl Perfectly formed by the triangles that profile their winding descent from the staircase.
It is worth mentioning that, if you want to avoid the multitude of spectators, it is possible to observe this phenomenon two or three days before and after March 21 and September 21.
Although the effect occurs on the facade of snake heads, It is advisable to place with a certain angle to see at the same time the lateral facade, which projects the shadow of the feathered snake.