About Sudarshan Setu
Sudarshan Setu is a cable-stayed bridge connecting Okha on the mainland to Beyt Dwarka Island in Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat. Inaugurated in February 2024, it is India's longest cable-stayed bridge at 2.32 km. Built over the Arabian Sea, it replaces the ferry service and provides direct road access to the pilgrimage island, featuring solar panels, footpaths and distinctive design elements.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modern cable-stayed bridge spanning the Arabian Sea with a 2.32 km roadway, wide footpaths on both sides, decorative pylons and cable arrays, and solar panels installed on the upper sections. The bridge offers panoramic sea views, views of Okha port and Beyt Dwarka coastline, pedestrian walkways adorned with verses from the Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna, and a smooth drive or walk between Okha and Beyt Dwarka Island.
Key highlights
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India's longest cable-stayed bridge with total length of 2.32 km
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Connects Okha mainland to Beyt Dwarka Island over the Arabian Sea
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Cable-stayed design with 40 mm thick cables and distinctive pylons
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Footpaths on both sides decorated with Bhagavad Gita verses and Krishna imagery
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Solar panels generating 1 MW power installed on the bridge
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Panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and coastline, especially at sunset
History of Sudarshan Setu
Foundation stone laid in 2017 and constructed at a cost of approximately Rs 978 crore by the Government of India. Inaugurated on 25 February 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Built to replace the ferry-dependent access to Beyt Dwarka Island, it is the first all-weather road link to the island and India's longest cable-stayed bridge.
Culture & Context
Provides direct road access to Beyt Dwarka Island, which houses the Shree Dwarkadhish Temple at Beyt Dwarka, believed to be the residence of Lord Krishna. The bridge facilitates pilgrimage and is named Sudarshan Setu after the Sudarshan Chakra of Lord Krishna. Footpath panels display verses from the Bhagavad Gita.
Route
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