The person who recorded the video said that some people lack civic responsibility and public etiquette. Due to this, even such Indian tourists, who have no connection with such incidents, start being looked at in a wrong light.
The video of Indian tourists visiting Museum Ateshgah located in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is becoming increasingly viral on social media. Due to this, once again a debate has erupted regarding the behavior of Indians abroad. In this video shared on Instagram, some Indian tourists are seen chanting Gayatri Mantra in a loud voice inside the museum premises. Another Indian tourist who recorded the video claimed that speaking loudly and making noise is against the rules at this protected site. The message written on the video said that one should not behave like this while traveling abroad and because of some people the image of the entire country gets affected.
It can be seen in the video that after the chanting is over, some people ask to recite the mantra again, while other foreign tourists present nearby are seen watching them. The person who recorded the video claimed that the situation became so uncomfortable that their tour guide decided to leave the spot and move on to the next site. He says the most embarrassing moment came when the tour guide smiled and asked him, “Are these your people?” This question made him think that the bad behavior of some people affects all Indian travelers.
What did people say after watching the viral video?
The person who recorded the video said that some people lack civic responsibility and public etiquette. Due to this, even Indian tourists, who have no connection with such incidents, start being looked at in a wrong light. He believes that it is the responsibility of every tourist to respect local rules and culture while traveling abroad. After the video went viral, different reactions of people emerged on social media. Many people said that due to similar incidents, visa rules of many countries are becoming stricter for Indian citizens. Some people called it not just a matter of etiquette but also of common sense.
Some internet users said that it is not wrong to offer any religious prayer in person, but doing so loudly in a public place can make others uncomfortable, especially in a country where people of different religions live. Some people also said that respecting the culture and laws of any country is the hallmark of a responsible tourist. However, not everyone had the same opinion on social media. Some people defended it, saying that Ateshgah has historical connections with Indian and Hindu traditions, hence chanting there should not be considered wrong.
