Not so long ago, Tweeple were in awe of a 68-year-old aaji who climbed steep steps of Harihar Fort proving that nothing, not even old-age, can stop her from living her life on her own terms. Now, another 68-year-old woman from Maharashtra is setting an inspiring example for us all.
The woman, identified as Rekha Devbhankar will be cycling 2200 km from Khamgaon in Buldhana district to the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra in Jammu, on her own, reports Zee News.
Twitter user Ratan Sharda tweeted a video wherein the woman is speaking of her expedition. He captioned the video, “A 68-year-old Marathi lady is going to Vaishno Devi on her own, alone, by geared cycle. 2200 km from Khamgaon. Mother’s power #MatruShakti.”
A 68 year old Marathi lady is going to Vaishnodevi on her own, alone, by geared cycle. 2200 km from Khamgaon. Mother's power 🙏💐😇 #MatruShakti pic.twitter.com/TcoOnda2Zg
— Ratan Sharda 🇮🇳 (@RatanSharda55) October 19, 2020
As per Patrika, a local online newspaper, she left from Khamgaon on July 24. Rekha halts when it starts getting dark and covers almost 40 km per day. It goes without saying that Rekha is doing what most of us won’t even think of.
People online lauded her willpower and courage.
Incredible I hope she completes the journey safely. Its hard to find the strength, courage and faith like her these days. We all have a lot to learn from our elders.
Jai mata di.— Rishabh Sharma (@rishabsharma131) October 19, 2020
Shastaang Namaskaram….🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/8Hc1FdWeYt
— ಜನಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ📣 C'man (@Ubrangala) October 19, 2020
Matru devo 🙏🙏🙏…glad u experienced a real Durga maa this Navratri 🙏🙏🙏 Indian women always this strong beyond imagination not matter what the West used to say…@ShefVaidya @SunainaHoley
— Jitesh Amin🇮🇳 🚩 (@Jitsamin) October 19, 2020
I wish I lived as free as her. While we see obstacles on our path… she sees the destination. Amazing female power. Respect. #womanpower
— spyrise (@sammerpax) October 19, 2020
Incredible Power , Wish Someone on the way Help her for Resting in Some Hotels or House. Jai Mata Di will make her Journey Safe 🙏🙏
— RahulIYER (@Rahul71945) October 19, 2020
Setting an example, proving that age is just a number, if one has the will and determination can undertake any adventure. God Bless Her. Jai Hind
— Col Surender Singh (@sherkhaan09) October 19, 2020
— anu.dimbar (@swatidimbar) October 20, 2020
When belief is in every fiber of your being!! That is what moves mountains or makes you go to them. As long as India produces such mothers, we are all well, no one can touch us.
— Abhay Baijal (@abhay_baijal) October 20, 2020
A salute to her determination and perseverance to attempt on her own a difficult task no doubt but an inspiring feat,the present generation shld learn.With Vaishnodevi’s blessing pray she completes her journey and has her darshan safely. FAITH is a powerful tool #MatruShakti
— GEETHA SOHEAL SINGH BHATI (@Geethabhati) October 19, 2020
Remarkable devotion and determination. 🙏
— Fersos Daruwala (@goldchest4) October 20, 2020
Reaching the destination by cycling is her ultimate resolve we should support her through another means…. Like taking care of her fooding, night shelter n keeping track of her till she reach Vishnodevi.
— Gobin Chettri (@gobinchetry87) October 19, 2020
Hats off to you, grandma. I just want to know, ye superwomen khaati kya hai?