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We’re all used to seeing people perform pujas for their new cars, bikes, or even trucks. But recently, a video has taken the internet by surprise this time, the puja wasn’t for a car, but for a private jet. Yes, you read that right. A Gulfstream G280 jet worth nearly Rs. 200 crore was the center of a full-fledged Hindu puja ceremony, carried out by none other than Pandit Chandrashekhar Sharma, one of India’s well-known priests.
The video was shared on Instagram by the panditji himself which showed him walking towards the private jet, which was parked at an airport in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He then sits down in front of the aircraft and begins the rituals right there on the tarmac. The ceremony included all the traditional steps: lighting the holy fire, chanting mantras, and performing the usual prayers.
Next, the priest moved to the front of the jet and applied a tilak (vermilion mark) on it, a common part of many Indian rituals. He also went inside the aircraft to continue the ceremony. Inside, small idols of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, and Goddess Saraswati were worshipped, seeking blessings for safe journeys and prosperity.
The video even shows the pilot and the jet’s owner sitting in the cockpit, quietly watching as the puja continued. At the end of the ceremony, a garland was placed on the exterior of the aircraft, and the owner joined in for the final rituals. He was later seen clicking a cheerful selfie with the Pandit.
Jet owner still a mystery
While the video reveals a lot about the ceremony, the identity of the jet’s owner hasn’t been made public. What is known is that the jet is registered under Empire Aviation, based in San Marino, California, USA. The puja, however, was held in India, indicating the buyer could be an Indian entrepreneur or high-net-worth individual.
Gulfstream G280: A luxurious private jet with powerful features
The Gulfstream G280 is a high-end private jet that offers seating for up to 10 people. This sleek aircraft comes with a hefty price tag ranging from Rs. 150 crore to Rs. 200 crore. It’s powered by two Honeywell HTF7250G turbofan engines, each capable of producing up to 33 kilonewtons of thrust, giving it the strength and speed you’d expect from a world-class jet.
In terms of technology, the G280 doesn’t disappoint. It features the advanced Rockwell Collins ProLine Fusion avionics suite, complete with moving map displays, cursor control devices, and a standby multifunction controller. This jet can fly up to 900 km/h and has a range of about 6,667 kilometers, making it perfect for long-distance travel in style and comfort.
The man behind the ritual: Pandit Chandrashekhar Sharma
The priest seen performing the ritual in the viral private jet video is Pandit Chandrashekhar Sharma, a well-known spiritual guide and astrologer in India. He’s respected for conducting important Hindu rituals for many well-known families and business tycoons. In fact, he also officiated the wedding of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest man.
Earlier such pujas
This isn’t the first time a luxury flying machine has been blessed with a traditional Hindu ceremony. Earlier, a businessman from Hyderabad, Boinpally Srinivas Rao, took his brand-new Airbus ACH-135 helicopter, worth around Rs. 50 crore to the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Yadadri for a Vahan Puja. Rao, who heads the Prathima Group, made sure the new helicopter was blessed before its maiden flight.
It’s not just billionaires and big jets getting all the attention. Last year, an Indian aircraft owner performed Hindu rituals for a Piper Cherokee 140, a small light aircraft built for training, personal flying, and air taxi services. These aircraft typically seat two to four people and are ideal for private use.
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