Yug, 12, and his younger sister Nandini, 11, set off from Ghaziabad on inline skates with a clear goal: to reach Ayodhya while promoting a healthier lifestyle and reaffirming their cultural values. The siblings, who train daily, received a formal send-off from local elected representatives and a warm welcome from communities along the route.
Ghaziabad to Ayodhya skating draws wide support
The journey began after months of preparation. Their father, Mohit Gurjar, who has spent 15 years involved in cow service and social work, has shaped the discipline behind the children’s daily routine. Local leader Ajitpal Tyagi flagged the pair on their way, and volunteers coordinated stops to ensure the siblings had safe rest points and encouragement.
Those who met them on the road said the project was more than a sporting feat. The siblings are dedicating the journey to the manifesting day of spiritual leader Riteshwar Ji on 5 January. They describe themselves as his disciples and say their motivation is faith and positive thinking.
The duo hopes their effort will steer youngsters away from addiction, excessive mobile phone use and other unhealthy habits. They speak of confidence, discipline and a return to traditional values as outcomes they want to inspire across towns and villages between Ghaziabad and Ayodhya.
At one of the route’s key stops in Bulandshahr, local cow service volunteers and residents greeted the skaters with flower showers and praise. The reception highlighted the community interest the initiative has generated and underlined that the event is being treated as a social campaign as much as a sporting challenge.
In barely a year of training the pair say they aimed to set a world record. Even if that objective remains ambitious, the visible impact is clear: the journey has already sparked public conversations about youth activity, road safety and the role of tradition in modern life.
Aside from community events, organisers have focused on practical matters such as hydration, first aid and safe routes. The presence of senior volunteers and local representatives has helped the children navigate stretches of busy road. Their progress is being tracked through social updates and local press reports, drawing attention and donations for necessary supplies.
For many observers the siblings’ journey offers a model of how grassroots initiatives can combine sport, social messaging and faith. Teachers, neighbours and civic leaders have praised the children for their courage and persistence. They say the initiative could encourage similar efforts in other districts and serve as a lesson in civic engagement for children.
As the pair approach Ayodhya, organisers intend to mark their arrival with a community event that highlights the themes of health, confidence and cultural education. Whether or not the trip results in an official record, it has already achieved a visible change in public sentiment along the route.
Ultimately, Yug and Nandini’s journey is a reminder that small, disciplined steps can attract large-scale support. Their skating journey from Ghaziabad to Ayodhya has become a symbol of youthful determination and a call for healthier, more engaged communities.
Key Takeaways:
- Two siblings from Ghaziabad, 12-year-old Yug and 11-year-old Nandini, have begun a long-distance skating journey to Ayodhya to promote healthy living and traditional values.
- Their trip, dedicated to spiritual leader Riteshwar Ji, received official support and local welcomes along the route.
- The Ghaziabad to Ayodhya skating endeavour aims to engage youth away from addiction and excessive mobile use.
- Their disciplined training and community backing have turned a potential world record attempt into a broader social inspiration.
