On Sunday, PM Modi prayed at the underwater site of the ancient Dwarka city. He dived into the Arabian Sea off the coast of Gujarat to perform an underwater puja. Additionally, he sat in meditation for a while on the seabed and offered peacock feathers.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dived deep under the Arabian Sea to pray at the underwater site believed to be the ancient city of Dwarka. Accompanied by Indian Navy divers, PM Modi meditated on the sea bed and even offered peacock feathers.
PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Gujarat that began on Saturday, February 24th. During his visit, he inaugurated Sudarshan Setu and several development projects on Sunday.
While diving underwater, PM Modi was accompanied by professional divers throughout the course. Instead of wearing full diving gear, PM Modi chose to go underwater in traditional attire with a diving helmet to pray at the site. He also paid homage to the ancient city of Dwarka by making an offering of peacock feathers, a symbolic tribute to Lord Krishna, who founded the ancient city.
While submerged underwater, PM Modi prayed and meditated cross-legged on the seabed with the assistance of Navy divers. Upon returning from his underwater prayers, he was warmly applauded by the experts onboard. He remarked, “For me, it was more about faith than courage.”
Images of PM Modi praying at the underwater site of Dwarka
After performing prayer at the site, PM Modi also shared the images of the himself underwater, wearing scuba gear on social media X, formerly Twitter.
“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,” wrote PM Narendra Modi’s official social media handle on X.
About Dwarka city
Dwarka city is renowned for its ancient association with Lord Krishna. It is also referred to as Lord Krishna’s Karm Bhoomi, as he resided in the city following his victory over his uncle Kansa in Mathura, as per Hindu mythology. The city is believed to have been submerged under the sea centuries ago after Lord Krishna’s departure from Earth.
The city was established as the capital in Saurashtra by the Aryans during the Puranic period. The city’s Dwarkadhish Temple, dedicated to Krishna, was originally constructed around 2, 500 years ago but was destroyed by the rulers of Mahmud Begada. It was later rebuilt in the 16th century.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Sudarshan Setu, the country’s longest cable-stayed bridge at 2. 32 km, spanning the Arabian Sea and connecting Beyt Dwarka island to mainland Okha in Gujarat’s Devbhumi Dwarka district. Additionally, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects totaling more than ₹4150 crore in the city.
That’s great news! The inauguration of Sudarshan Setu, the country’s longest cable-stayed bridge, is a significant milestone for connectivity and infrastructure development in Gujarat. Prime Minister Modi’s commitment to launching multiple development projects totaling over ₹4150 crore shows a strong focus on progress and growth in the region. This investment will undoubtedly bring positive changes and opportunities for the people of Beyt Dwarka island and mainland Okha.
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