SriLankan Airlines recently released a new advertisement to promote “The Ramayana Trail,” showcasing locations linked to the Ramayana, one of the two great Indian epics.
“Relive the epic of The Ramayana Trail. Embark on a journey through Sri Lanka’s legendary landscapes with SriLankan Holidays, offering a fully customized experience tailored just for you. Every step of your adventure is designed to bring out the grandeur and glory in the ancient tales when you explore the real-life locations of the mythical sites. Ready to dive into these enchanting stories? Begin your unforgettable journey today and enjoy exclusive flight fares when you book your flight with us” the Airlines wrote on X.
The five-minute-long video begins with a grandmother narrating the Ramayana to her grandson from depictions in a children’s book. As the video progresses, the inquisitive child asks where Ravana kept Sita after abducting her. The grandmother explains that all the locations in the book are real. “Today, we know Lanka as Sri Lanka,” she says.
Further, the ad showcases the iconic Seetha Amman Temple, the Ram Setu, and more. When the child asks if the bridge still exists, his grandmother explains it is located between Rameswaram in India and the Sri Lankan coast.
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Relive the epic of The Ramayana Trail
Embark on a journey through Sri Lanka’s legendary landscapes with SriLankan Holidays, offering a fully customized experience tailored just for you. Every step of your adventure is designed to bring out the grandeur and glory in the ancient… pic.twitter.com/jctUhc4JKn
— SriLankan Airlines (@flysrilankan) November 8, 2024
The advertisement garnered a range of reactions with one commenting, “I was planning a trip to Tokyo with friends next year. But this advertisement made me to change my plans to Sri Lanka now. Didn’t know that Sri Lankans have conserved those historical places till date.” Another user wrote, “This advertisement is something which was missing for a long long time. My curiosity to visit Srilanka again has taken place after watching this advertisement.”
“Beautiful, Visited Ella and Sigiriya! Thanks Sri Lanka for keeping the spirit of Ramayana alive. One can still feel the presence of Mighty Ravana in Lion’s Rock!” a third user reacted. “Tears came down while watching the video,” another user commented.