Scuba diving activities take place near Beyt Dwarka island, where the underwater remnants of ancient Dwarka, unearthed by archaeologists, offer a glimpse into history beneath the waves.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi indulged in a unique adventure on February 25 as he took to scuba diving off the Arabian Sea coast at the Panchkui beach in Gujarat. He offered prayers at the ancient site of Dwarka, submerged underwater and described the experience as profoundly spiritual.
Reflecting on his immersion in the sacred city of Dwarka, PM Modi expressed a deep connection to its ancient spiritual heritage and enduring devotion.
Scuba diving is conducted off the coast of Dwarka near Beyt Dwarka island, where people can see the underwater remains of ancient Dwarka that were excavated by archaeologists.
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In a post on X following the scuba diving excursion, he invoked blessings from Bhagwan Shri Krishna for all and wrote, “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.
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. pic.twitter.com/yUO9DJnYWo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2024
In January this year, PM Modi had taken a vacations in Lakhsdweep and had indulged in snorkelling. Scuba diving activities take place near Beyt Dwarka island, where the underwater remnants of ancient Dwarka, unearthed by archaeologists, offer a glimpse into history beneath the waves. Earlier in the day, PM Modi commenced his spiritual journey by offering prayers at the Lord Sri Krishna temple in Dwarka and unveiled Sudarshan Setu, the longest cable-stayed bridge in India, spanning the Arabian Sea to link Beyt Dwarka island with mainland Okha in Devbhumi Dwarka district.
The four-lane bridge is distinguished by its unique design, featuring a footpath adorned with verses from the Srimad Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna on both sides.
The bridge is 2.32 km in length, with a central double span cable-stayed portion measuring 900 meters and a 2.45 km long approach road, constructed at a cost of ₹979 crore. The bridge, with a width of 27.20 meters for four lanes, includes 2.50-meter-wide footpaths on each side.
(Edited by : Jerome Anthony)
