Passengers dressed as Lord Ram and Sita added a touch of history and modernity as they geared up for a historic journey at Ahmedabad Airport, creating a unique and captivating spectacle.
The first trip to Ayodhya turned into a religious festival, with participants dressed as the most revered figures from the epic Ramayana.?
This remarkable occasion represented a peaceful fusion of cultural history and modern aviation, in addition to being a celebration of faith.?
The airport buzzed with excitement as travellers, adorned in traditional attire, prepared to embark on a distinctive pilgrimage.??
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's grand consecration event for the Ram temple on January 22, passengers, donned in attire resembling Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lord Hanuman, and Lord Lakshman, arrived at Ahmedabad airport.
These passengers were boarding IndiGo's inaugural flight to Ayodhya.?Prime Minister Modi opened the Ayodhya airport last month.?
With the newly constructed Ram Temple set to open its doors on January 22, the holy city will soon welcome thousands of pilgrims to the shrine.
The widely shared video shows four travellers dressed as Hanuman, Lakshman, Sita, and Lord Ram at Ahmedabad airport.
Members of the airline personnel were spotted giving the passengers candy prior to the aircraft departing for the holy city.?
Chanting "Jai Shree Ram," passengers enthusiastically boarded the inaugural aircraft. Furthermore, on the airport grounds, they were also presented with an idol of Lord Ram.
"Words cannot express how I feel. As a plane from Ahmedabad lands at Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya, a passenger told the news agency PTI.
The inaugural flight took off on Thursday, January 11, 2024. You can watch the video on X, as shared by ANI.??
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