Published 11:03 IST, November 12th 2024
SriLankan Airlines' 'Wonderful' Ad Shows Historic Locations from the Ramayana, Internet Reacts
SriLankan Airlines has launched a new advertisement to promote 'The Ramayana Trail,' showcasing historic locations from ancient time.
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Viral Video: SriLankan Airlines has launched a new vertisement to promote ' Ramayana Trail,' taking viewers on a journey across island nation's iconic locations linked to ancient Hindu epic. features a narrative of rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka, inviting visitors to historical locations.
"Relive epic of Ramayana Trail. Embark on a journey through Sri Lanka's legendary landscapes with Sri Lankan Holidays, offering a fully customized experience tailored just for you. Every step of your venture is designed to bring out grandeur and glory in ancient tales when you explore real-life locations of mythical sites," re post on official X handle of Sri Lankan Airlines.
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over five-minute video starts with a grandmor narrating story of Ramayana to her grandson from a children's book.
As curious child asks where demon king Ravana took Sita after abducting her, she takes him back to time and explains that all places in Ramayana are real and "today, we know Lanka as Sri Lanka."
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As she narrates epic, video takes viewers through a mesmerising visual tour of iconic spots, including Ravana's Cave near Ella, where Sita was believed to have been held before moving to Ashoka Vatika.
highlights famous Seetha Amman Temple, which is maintained by Indian Tamils and is considered a significant pilgrimage site. story n shifts to iconic Ram Setu, believed to have been built by army of Lord Rama to cross sea to reach Lanka.
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child inquires wher this legendary bridge still exists. grandmor responds, “Yes. You can still see it today,” ding it is visible between Rameswaram in India and Sri Lankan coast. vertisement also talks about Lord Hanuman carrying a mountain with Sanjeevani herb to save Lakshman's life.
has received massive praise in comments section.
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One user said he was planning a trip to Tokyo with friends next year, but has me him "change my plans to Sri Lanka now."
"Didn't know, that Sri Lankans have conserved those historical places till date. Very well-me vertisement," person wrote.
Anor ded, "Wonderful vertisement, really felt like going down memory lane."
11:03 IST, November 12th 2024