Journey to the holy land, Rameshwaram, would soon witness the commencement of a new innings. Pilgrims would soon travel in trains over the new Pamban Bridge to reach the holy town.

Old Pamban Bridge was a tourist attraction; many travellers would come to the road bridge connecting Mandapam with Rameshwaram and halt in the middle to shoot pictures of it.

Legends say that Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, had installed the Shiva Lingam here and worshipped it to obtain relief from sins arising out of slaying Ravanasura.

The older version of the iconic structure had aged significantly and was not considered safe for usage. A decision was taken to construct the new bridge.

By the early 21st century, the old Pamban Bridge could no longer meet the demands of modern transportation.

The increasing volume of traffic and the need for faster and safer connectivity prompted the government to envision a new structure that would be technologically advanced, durable, and future-ready.

The Indian government sanctioned the reconstruction under Supplementary Demands for Grants (2018-19).

Here are a few visual glimpses of the new mighty structure that will win the hearts of all and leave an unforgettable impression.

All 99 approach spans were launched efficiently during the bridge’s construction process. The lift span, fabricated off-site, was installed precisely to ensure proper alignment and functionality.

Photos showing trains moving on old bridge are quite popular. Many pilgrims regard the iconic structure with great veneration; through this, they reach Rameshwaram to have the darshan of Ramanathaswamy Temple. The new Pamban Bridge is expected to become functional soon.

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Copyeditor: Drisya K K