Sunita Williams Grand Return: Jhulasan Celebrates with Joy

Mar 19, 2025 Khushi Kumari

On March 18, 2025, astronaut Sunita Williams safely landed back on Earth after her extended Starliner mission, bringing pride to her ancestral village

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People in Jhulasan, Gujarat, offered prayers, aarti, and held special events to honor their hometown hero’s safe return

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Sunita Williams' family hails from Jhulasan, Mehsana district, Gujarat, though she was born and raised in the United States

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Her return is a moment of pride for India, with locals praising her resilience and dedication to space exploration

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Williams has flown on three space missions, spending over 300 days in space, setting records and inspiring future astronauts

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