Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat's Mehsana district celebrates her homecoming with firecracker celebrations and...

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Navin Pandya, Sunita Williams' cousin, said that the villagers have been praying for her safety, taking care of the 'Akhand Jyot,' the eternal flame that was lit up for her safe return soon after she went to space over nine months ago.

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Sunita Williams Homecoming: Gujarat Village Celebrates Sunita’s Return With Prayers And Fireworks
Sunita Williams homecoming as Jhulasan, Gujarat, her ancestral village, prepares grand celebrations for her return from a nine-month ISS mission. Villagers have prayed for her safety, lighting an Akhand Jyot at the Dola Mata temple. A grand procession, dhun (prayer chanting), and fireworks will mark the occasion. Sunita Williams, originally from Mehsana, is returning with astronaut Butch Wilmore after a delayed mission. The village hopes to welcome her soon, honouring her space achievements, including her 62 hours of spacewalks across nine missions. #SunitaWilliams #NASA #SunitaWilliamsHomecoming #Astronaut #SpaceX #Jhulasan #Mehsana #Gujarat #ISS #SpaceMission #Boeing #NASAIndia #WomenInSpace #IndianOrigin #SpaceWalk #AstronautReturn #Science #Innovation #SpaceExploration #ProudMoment Also Read Why Astronaut Sunita Williams Will Splash Down Instead of Landing on Solid Ground? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/why-astronaut-sunita-williams-will-splash-down-instead-of-landing-on-solid-ground-4097891.html?ref=DMDesc Sunita Williams’ Return: PM Modi’s Emotional Message to the ‘Daughter of India’ :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/sunita-williams-return-pm-modi-s-emotional-message-to-the-daughter-of-india-4097873.html?ref=DMDesc Who Is Sunita Williams' Husband Michael? Know All About Their Love Story & Family :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/who-is-sunita-williams-husband-michael-know-all-about-their-love-story-family-4097793.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.178~

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