While most travel videos revolve around iconic landmarks, luxury resorts, and crowded tourist hubs, one European vlogger chose a refreshingly different path, right into a school dining hall in Kurukshetra, Haryana. Lithuanian content creator Matt Shoe, known for exploring lesser-known destinations and authentic local experiences, recently posted an Instagram reel capturing his visit to a boarding school in India. What stood out was not a monument or a market, but a humble vegetarian lunch shared with students and staff.
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In the video, titled Indian Lunch, Matt is seen sitting cross-legged on the floor as students serve him a traditional thali. Curious about the practice, he asks, "Do students serve food here?" A teacher responds, "Yes, it is their duty to do so." Soon, a plate with rice, roti, paneer, and other simple delights is placed before him.
After finishing the meal, he heads to the washing area to clean his plate and thanks the students with a warm smile.
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Many viewers were moved by the simplicity and respect woven into the experience. Several users identified the school as Gita Niketan Awasiya Vidyalaya in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
One emotional comment read, "This is the place where I spent my entire teenage years - a second home filled with memories. Forever proud of my school and hostel, and proud to be an ex-GNAVEN."
Another viewer recognised a staff member in the video, saying, "So the school's name is Gita Niketan.. I studied here till class 10th. That's Bhaskar Sir, my warden!"
The comments section also celebrated a cultural connection between India and Lithuania, with one user sharing, "Sanskrit and Lithuanian are languages that are very similar. India and Lithuania have a deeper bond than most realise."
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Kurukshetra, where this heartwarming exchange took place, holds immense historical and spiritual importance. Widely regarded as the battlefield of the Mahabharata, it is also believed to be where Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna.
Beyond its mythological legacy, Kurukshetra remains a vibrant pilgrimage centre, drawing lakhs of devotees during solar eclipses to sacred water bodies like Brahma Sarovar and Sannihit Sarovar.
