Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
The skies got a little brighter this Diwali, thanks to one IndiGo pilot’s thoughtful idea. Pradeep Krishnan asked passengers aboard his flight to switch on their phone flashlights, turning the aircraft cabin into an impromptu Diwali celebration.
In a video shared by Krishnan on Instagram, he can be heard making an announcement over the aircraft’s public address system. Wishing everyone a happy Diwali, he reminded passengers that the festival was all about lights and suggested a way to celebrate it together.
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He then asked everyone to take out their mobile phones, switch on their torchlights and join in the celebrations.
Passengers readily followed his suggestion, lighting up the cabin with their phone flashlights. Within moments, the aircraft was filled with tiny beams of light as people joined the pilot in marking the festival thousands of feet above the ground.
What made the moment even more memorable was Krishnan’s cheerful Diwali message, which came with a rather amusing wish for his passengers.
“May every sweet you eat today magically turn into protein! Happy Diwali, guys! Have fun, eat well, and jolly ah irunga!” he wrote in the caption accompanying the video.
His wish about sweets magically turning into protein was a playful nod to the festive indulgence that comes with Diwali, when mithai and other treats are an essential part of the celebrations.
The phrase “jolly ah irunga”, a colloquial Tamil expression, roughly translates to “stay happy” or “have fun”.
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The video captured passengers responding to the pilot’s invitation and turning an otherwise routine flight into a shared festive moment. Away from their homes and families, they found a way to participate in the celebrations together, with nothing more than the flashlights on their phones.
Krishnan’s gesture offered a little reminder that festivals need not always involve elaborate decorations, elaborate arrangements or being at home with loved ones.
Sometimes, a simple idea and a cabin full of willing participants are enough to bring a little festive cheer to the skies.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
