through Dhanuskodi instead of Rama's Bridge had been carried out. Religion Opposition to the project came from some Hindu groups that want to preserve the remains of the Rama’s Bridge from the ancient epic Ramayana. References External links Sethusamudram Corporation Limited Geo-Strategic Implications of Sethusamudram Manitham's Interim Report on Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project Ship canals Canals in India Politics of India Proposed canals International canals Water transport in Sri Lanka Transport in Thoothukudi Gulf of Mannar Palk Strait Macro-engineering Proposed transport infrastructure in Sri Lanka