Sachin Tendulkar shares his experience of visit to Mawlynnong, Meghalaya

ANI April 15, 2025 212 views

Cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar recently visited Mawlynnong, a remarkable village known for its exceptional cleanliness in Meghalaya. The legendary batsman shared his serene experience through a captivating social media post highlighting the village's pristine environment. Mawlynnong is particularly famous for its unique living root bridges, a testament to Khasi traditional engineering and ecological harmony. Tendulkar's visit underscores the beauty of India's lesser-known destinations and his continued exploration of the country's diverse landscapes.

"No filters needed when a village looks as beautiful as Mawlynnong" - Sachin Tendulkar
New Delhi April 15: Former Indian cricketer and India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar shares his Mawlynnong experience on Tuesday.

Key Points

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Mawlynnong represents pristine cleanliness in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills

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Living root bridges showcase unique Khasi traditional architecture

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Tendulkar continues exploring India's diverse cultural landscapes

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Cricket icon highlights natural beauty beyond sports

He posted a video on his official Facebook account of his visit to Mawlynnong with the caption, "No filters needed when a village looks as beautiful as Mawlynnong. When there's pristine cleanliness outside, one feels a sense of calm and serenity inside."

Mawlynnong is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of the Meghalaya state in North East India. It has earned a reputation for being one of the cleanest villages in Asia. One of the most famous icons of Meghalaya is found here - the Nohwet Living Root Bridge. The bridge was created by weaving the roots of the Ficus Elastica tree around a framework and continuing this process for generations. These living root bridges are a staple of Khasi traditional architecture and were important for the villages in the steep valleys and mountains, helping the people connect with each other and travel to the plains to trade.

Tendulkar, famously known as the 'God of Cricket,' still holds the records for the most runs in Test and One-Day Internationals (ODIs), along with the unique achievement of scoring 100 international centuries.

Renowned for his exceptional skills and mastery of cricket, he entertained fans across the globe from 1989 to 2013. The Mumbai-born cricketer made his Test debut on November 15, 1989, at just 16 years old, and played his first ODI on December 18 of the same year.

Across 664 international appearances, he scored 34,357 runs at an average of 48.52, remaining the highest run-scorer in international cricket. His 100 centuries and 164 half-centuries remain unmatched in the sport's history.

Tendulkar was the first cricketer to score a double century in ODIs and played a record 200 Test matches. In ODIs, he accumulated 18,426 runs at an average of 44.83, including 49 centuries and 96 half-centuries.

In Tests, he amassed 15,921 runs at an average of 53.78, with 51 centuries and 68 fifties. A key member of India's ICC Cricket World Cup-winning squad in 2011, Tendulkar fulfilled his lifelong dream of lifting the prestigious trophy after making his World Cup debut in 1992.

From 2008 to 2013, he represented the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL), helping them clinch the title in the 2013 edition.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Sachin sir always finds the most beautiful places in India to visit! Mawlynnong looks absolutely stunning in his video. Makes me want to plan a trip there soon 🌿
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Priya M.
The living root bridges are incredible! It's amazing how nature and human ingenuity can work together like that. More people should know about these hidden gems of Northeast India.
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Ankit S.
While I appreciate Sachin promoting tourism, I wish he would also talk about how to maintain these places when visitor numbers increase. Ecotourism needs responsible messaging too.
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Neha P.
The God of Cricket becoming the God of Travel now! 😄 Love how he's using his platform to showcase India's beauty beyond cricket. That no filters caption is so true!
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Vikram J.
Been to Mawlynnong last year - the cleanliness is unbelievable! Every local takes so much pride in keeping their village spotless. More Indian villages should learn from them.
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Sunita R.
The article could have included more about the Khasi people and their culture. The root bridges are amazing, but the indigenous knowledge behind them deserves equal attention.

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