Inspired by Lord Ram's journey from Rameswaram to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravan, a 30-year-old man from Noida has cycled 2,500 kilometres from Tamil Nadu to Uttar Pradesh in 16 days, crossing seven states, ahead of Diwali.

Speaking to PTI on Saturday, Sarthak Chauhan said he has been making this long journey for the third year in a row, calling it a "wonderful way to experience India's diversity and culture".