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Sudama Setu is a pedestrian suspension bridge in Dwarka, Gujarat, India. It is named for Sudama, a childhood friend of Krishna. Proposed in 2005, the bridge was opened in 2016. It is closed since 2022.
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The over 2000-year-old, 5-storied Hindu temple is the main sight of the holy town. The temple is dedicated to the god Krishna, who is also believed to have been King of Dwarka for 100 years.
This temple is 8 km from Dwarka. This is in the outskirts of the city and this is a lonely temple and there is an interesting story of Rukmini being cursed by sage Durvasa because of which the temple is outside the city and its because of this curse only that the water in Dwarka city is salty.
Shivrajpur Beach is another notable beach located near Dwarka. It has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag beach certification for its cleanliness and eco-friendly initiatives. The beach is known for its crystal-clear waters and pristine surroundings, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.
This is supposed to be the place where Krishna lived, met his friend Sudama and blessed him, and there is a Peetha (Seat) where Krishna is said to have met Sudama. The temple also has the main Dwarkadish deity which was believed to have been made by Krishna's chief Queen Rukmini and in which Meera bai is said to have merged and disappeared from the material world. There are boats available from Okha Jetty from where people are ferried to the island which is approximately 30 km from Dwarka.