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Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat offers prayers, plans 'Diwali like celebrations' to welcome her return to Earth

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 18 March 2025
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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...

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