Watch: Retired Navy officer’s daring skydiving stunt to celebrate consecration of Ayodhya Ram Mandir goes viral

The clip shows Lt. Cdr Rajkumar’s (retd) quick descent from the helicopter, flag-raising in midair and a flawless landing.

The viral video has gained over 4,000 views and 400 reposts.

A video of a retired Indian Navy commander, who celebrated the consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir by skydiving from 10,000 feet above Thailand and hoisting a Jai Shri Ram flag midair, has now gone viral on social media.

The clip shows Lt. Cdr Rajkumar’s (retd) quick descent from the helicopter, flag-raising in midair and a flawless landing.

The caption of the Instagram post by All India Radio News reads, “#Ayodhyarammandir, a former navy officer Lt.cdr Rajkumar (Retd) performs skydiving with the #JaiShriRam flag from a height of 10,000 feet in Thailand. The Naval officer who is from Theni District of Tamil Nadu is currently a skydiving analyst and skydiving instructor for sports and military personnel.” reads the caption.”

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The viral video has gained over 4,000 views and 400 reposts already. A user commented, “I am loving 22nd Jan, it is a emotion and everyone is doing what they are best at.” Many others filled in with “Jai Shree Ram” in the comments.

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The consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir was celebrated throughout India, with many public buildings and monuments being lit up. The famous Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai shimmered with lights, reflecting the picture of Lord Ram and the inspirational phrase “Jai Shri Ram”.

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