73-year-old from Gujarat walks 1,338 km to Ayodhya Ram Mandir to fulfil decades-old vow October 11, 2025

Ayodhya: Motivated by his devotion to Lord Ram and a vow taken over 30 years ago, 73-year-old Jayantilal Harjivandas Patel from Gujarat completed a 1,338-kilometre journey on foot from Mehsana to Ayodhya on Thursday.

A resident of Modipur village in Mehsana district, Jayantilal reached Ayodhya after 40 days of walking to fulfil a vow he had taken during the 1990 Somnath-Ayodhya Rath Yatra led by veteran BJP leader L.K. Advani. He covered 33–35 kilometres daily, resting and taking meals at temples, public parks, and guest houses along the way. His journey, which began on August 30, concluded after 40 days.

Upon reaching Ayodhya, Jayantilal offered prayers at Ramlalla, Ram Darbar, Bha

See Full Page