Pics: PM Modi Dives Into Arabian Sea To Experience 'Spiritual Grandeur' Of Dwarka City

"To pray in the city of Dwarka, which is immersed in the waters, was a very divine experience. I felt connected to an ancient era of spiritual grandeur and timeless devotion. May Bhagwan Shri Krishna bless us all," said PM Modi sharing pics on X.

PM Modi said that this experience offered a rare and profound connection to India's spiritual and historical roots. He said that this is the ancient city linked closely with Bhagwan Shri Krishna and was a hub of grandeur and prosperity. 

PM Modi paid homage to Dwarka, a city that continues to captivate imaginations with its rich cultural and spiritual legacy. Underwater, he offered peacock feathers also as tribute.

PM Modi said that it was not just a journey through the waters but a passage through time, evoking the city's glorious past and its association with one of the most revered Gods of Hinduism. 

Sudarshan Setu connecting Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka island is built at a cost of around Rs 980 crores. It is the longest Cable-stayed bridge in the country around 2.32 Km. Sudarshan Setu boasts a unique design, featuring a footpath adorned with verses from Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and images of Bhagwan Krishna on both sides. It also has solar panels installed on the upper portions of the footpath, generating one megawatt of electricity.  This bridge will ease transportation and significantly reduce the time of devotees travelling between Dwarka and Beyt-Dwarka.