"To pray in the city of Dwarka, which is immersed in the waters, was a very divine experience," PM Modi posted on X
Scuba diving is conducted off the coast of Dwarka near Beyt Dwarka island, where the underwater remains of ancient Dwarka that were excavated by archaeologists can be seen
"I felt connected to an ancient era of spiritual grandeur and timeless devotion. May Bhagwan Shri Krishna bless us all," the prime minister said in a post on X
He also shared some photos showing him scuba diving in the waters, before attending a public function
It was wonderful to meet Swami Shri Sadanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj Shri in Dwarka. We are all proud of his efforts to further spiritual awakening among people, PM Modi said
Modi is on a two-day visit in Gujarat, On Sunday, he will attend programmes in Dwarka and Rajkot
Situated on the brink of the Gomti River and the Arabian Sea in Gujarat, the Dwarkadhish Temple is considered an important pilgrimage site for Hindus
Earlier on Sunday, PM Modi inaugurated Sudarshan Setu, the country's longest cable-stayed bridge spanning around 2.32 km, connecting the Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka in Gujarat
Beyt Dwarka is an island near Dwarka town, where the famous Dwarkadhish temple of Lord Krishna is located
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