Prayers for Sunitha
Special prayers were offered in Salem on Thursday for the safe return of Sunita Williams to earth.As the space shuttle Atlantis has started its journey down to Earth bringing Sunita Williams, fondly called as ‘Suni, prayers from various quarters here go up seeking her safe landing.A motley gathering of women and children, carrying the portraits of Sunita Williams who has also set new endurance record for female astronauts during her sojourn at space for more than six months, offered prayers here on Thursday for her safe return.Women and children who have settled here from Gujarat sang bhajans and made their children to offer flower petals to gods at the Gujarati Samaj. Members of the Salem Gujarati Mahila Mandal lit candles and prayed. We pray for her safe return to Earth, said Daksha Gandhi of the Mandal.Elsewhere, students in various city schools also offered prayers for Sunita’s safe return.
