Ahmedabad, March 18 -- As NASA astronaut Sunita Williams embarks on her journey back to Earth after more than nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), her extended family in Gujarat is offering prayers for her safe return.

Her cousin, Dinesh Rawal, organised a 'Yagna' in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, saying, "Everyone in the family is praying for Sunita's safe arrival. All are happy that she is coming back."

Williams, along with other astronauts, has begun her journey back after spending more than nine months on the International Space Station (ISS).

Speaking to ANI, "We all pray to God, even if we are far away, we pray together for her safe arrival. She is coming, and that is why we are all happy. We are praying with all our ...