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Watch: From Siddhivinayak in Maharashtra to Rameswaram — India prays for successful landing of Chandrayaan-3
Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled to make a soft landing on the moon tomorrow. In hopes of it making a successful landing, people have organised havans at various temples. The global eyes are on the Indian spacecraft as it is about to make a historic landing.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its lunar exploration mission, Chandrayaan-3, on July 14. The spacecraft is now on track for a soft landing on the moon's surface, slated for tomorrow, August 23. While the scientific community holds their breath, reports have emerged of individuals and communities turning to religious rituals such as performing a ‘havan’ (fire ritual) in the hopes of ensuring the success of the spacecraft’s lunar landing.
In a video was shared by ANI on social media platform X, Maharashtra's Shiv Sena workers were seen gathered at the Shree Siddhivinayak Mandir in Pune to hold prayers, seeking a triumphant lunar touchdown for Chandrayaan-3.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Workers of Shiv Sena offer prayers at Shree Siddhivinayak Mandir in Pune for the successful lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3. pic.twitter.com/HipFsuzv1O
— ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2023
In Delhi, the Jan Kalyan Samiti in Ganesh Nagar II conducted a 'havan', a sacred ritual, with the intention of ensuring the prosperous arrival of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar surface.
#WATCH | Delhi | Havan performed by Jan Kalyan Samiti, Ganesh Nagar II for the successful lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3.
Visuals from Nirmal Sadhna Ashram in Shakarpur. pic.twitter.com/NjQF21askS— ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2023
In Tamil Nadu, the Priests Welfare Association from Rameswaram's Agni Theertham area came together to offer devout prayers at the Agni Theertham beach. Their prayers were directed towards the successful accomplishment of Chandrayaan-3's lunar landing.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu | Priests from Rameswaram Agni Theertham Priests Welfare Association offer prayers at the Agni Theertham beach for the successful lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3. pic.twitter.com/stZFNooQlX
— ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2023
In another part of Maharashtra, this time involving NCP (Nationalist Congress Party) members, a 'havan' ceremony took place at the Shree Ganesh Mandir Tekdi.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | NCP workers perform havan at Shree Ganesh Mandir Tekdi for the successful lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3. pic.twitter.com/TPPELFCBnR
— ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2023
Earlier, in a video shared on social media platform X, ANI news agency revealed that Anand Dubey, a leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT) party, organised a ‘havan’ or fire ritual at the Chandramauleshwar Shiv Mandir in Mumbai.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey organises a havan at Chandramauleshwar Shiv Mandir in Mumbai for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon, on August 23. pic.twitter.com/q7gNsFEOiT
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2023
Another video was shared by ANI, showing a similar havan taking place in Uttar Pradesh at Shri Math Baghambari Gaddi in Prayagraj. This ritual also aimed to ensure the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Havan being performed at Shri Math Baghambari Gaddi in Prayagraj for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon, on August 23.
(Video Source: Shri Math Baghambari Gaddi) pic.twitter.com/FE8TR4tmTP— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 22, 2023
A similar instance was captured by ANI at the Kamakhya Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Havan being performed at Kamakhya Temple in Varanasi for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon, on August 23. pic.twitter.com/42CyiFDvhn
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 22, 2023
Another news agency, PTI, also shared visuals from a havan carried out by residents of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, aiming for the success of Chandrayaan-3.
VIDEO | Residents of UP's Varanasi perform 'havan' for the success of Chandrayaan-3. pic.twitter.com/tRGmAXKMCt
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 19, 2023
PTI shared an additional video showing locals in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, participating in a havan.
VIDEO | Locals in UP's Agra perform 'havan' for successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on Moon's lunar surface tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/McpGGTQPpD
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 22, 2023
The significance of this mission cannot be overstated, especially in light of recent lunar exploration setbacks. Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the moon a few days ago-, underscoring the challenges inherent in such missions. In the past four years, three other attempts by India (Chandrayaan-2), Japan and an Israeli non-profit failed during the final minutes of descent, despite successful orbital manoeuvres.
However, there is renewed hope for Chandrayaan-3's success due to its innovative ‘failure-based design.’ Unlike previous attempts, ISRO has incorporated a design that accounts for potential failure scenarios and takes measures to safeguard the mission against adversities.
As the mission's landing date approaches, all eyes are on the ISRO and Chandrayaan-3. If this endeavour is successful, not only will it contribute to scientific advancements but also mark a significant achievement for India's space exploration efforts. Chandrayaan-3's mission objectives are ambitious, with plans to demonstrate a safe and gentle landing on the lunar surface, showcase the capabilities of a rover on the moon and conduct in-situ scientific experiments.
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
First Published: Aug 22, 2023 2:56 PM IST
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