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PM Modi called it a “divine coincidence” as the sighting of Ram Setu took place around the same time when the Surya Tilak ceremony was underway in Ayodhya’s Ram Temple.
PM Modi caught a mid-air glimpse of the historic Ram Setu on the occasion of Ram Navami | Image/PMO
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his return journey from a landmark three-day state visit to Sri Lanka on Sunday, shared a spiritually significant mid-air moment as he caught a glimpse of the historic Ram Setu on the occasion of Ram Navami.
PM Modi called it a “divine coincidence” as the sighting of Ram Setu took place around the same time when the Surya Tilak ceremony was underway in Ayodhya’s Ram Temple.
“On the way back from Sri Lanka a short while ago, was blessed to have a Darshan of the Ram Setu. And, as a divine coincidence, it happened at the same time as the Surya Tilak was taking place in Ayodhya. Blessed to have the Darshan of both,” wrote PM Modi in an X post while sharing a video capturing the celestial view of the Ram Setu from the aircraft.
“Prabhu Shri Ram is a uniting force for all of us. May His blessings always remain upon us,” he said.
On the way back from Sri Lanka a short while ago, was blessed to have a Darshan of the Ram Setu. And, as a divine coincidence, it happened at the same time as the Surya Tilak was taking place in Ayodhya. Blessed to have the Darshan of both. Prabhu Shri Ram is a uniting force for… pic.twitter.com/W9lK1UgpmA— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 6, 2025
PM Modi embarked on his first landmark visit to the island nation in his third term on Friday. During his three-day visit, both countries signed seven Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) in the defence, energy, digital infrastructure, health and trade sectors.
PM Modi Launches New Pamban Bridge
On his arrival to Rameshwaram from Sri Lanka on Sunday, PM Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge- the country’s first vertical-lift sea bridge- in Tamil Nadu. He also flagged off a Coast Guard ship which passed under the bridge.
The Ministry of Railways highlights the newly constructed 2.07-kilometre bridge over the Palk Strait in Tamil Nadu as a symbol of India’s advanced engineering and forward-thinking infrastructure planning.
Situated in Ramanathapuram district, the bridge links Rameswaram Island to Mandapam on the mainland. Developed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry, the project cost exceeds ₹700 crore.
A key feature is its 72.5-metre navigational span, which can be vertically lifted up to 17 metres to enable safe passage for ships.
Designed to accommodate two railway lines, the bridge currently operates a single track and is approved for train speeds up to 80 kmph, ensuring capacity for increased traffic and heavier loads in the future.
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Tamil Nadu, India, India
