'Sudama Setu' to ease pilgrims' commute to Dwarka

Image
Press Trust of India Vadodara
Last Updated : Sep 06 2015 | 4:07 PM IST
The completion of 'Sudama Setu' (bridge) over Gomti river is expected to ease the commuting troubles of devotees going to Dwarka, where one of the famous temples of Lord Krishna is situated.
The 116-meter-long bridge will be opened soon for public, Rajya Sabha member and vice chairman of Dwarkadheesh Devsthan Samiti Parimal Nathwani told PTI.
"The bridge will become an added attraction for devotees and tourists as it will be illuminated with LED lights and will connect the Shri Dhwarkadheesh's Jagat Mandir with Panchnad Tirth (Panch Kui)," he said.
Presently, the pilgrims have to use boats to cross the Gomti river and reach the shrines.
Sudama Setu is being constructed under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) of a leading private company with Gujarat Tourism Department and Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board.
Meanwhile, on the occasion of Janmashtami, over 2 lakh devotees yesterday visited the Lord Krishna temple in Dwarka where the festival was celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Sep 06 2015 | 4:07 PM IST

Next Story