Many celebrities not only from India but from across the globe including politicians are attending the grand consecration ceremony. Many sportspersons including Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, former India players Anil Kumble, Venkatesh Prasad and former India women's captain Mithali Raj, shuttler Saina Nehwal and PT Usha have arrived in Ayodhya.
Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, Tendulkar was seen in traditional kurta Payjama while Kumble, one of the finest spinners of his era shared his feelings, saying that he was pleased to be there on the occasion and posted a selfie on social media. "Pleased to be a part of this, very historic and looking forward to seeking blessings of Ram Lalla. To be a part of this occasion is itself a wonderful feeling and really blessed. This is my first visit to Ayodhya and I am hoping to come a lot more and seek his divine blessings," Kumble told ANI.
Indian Olympic medalist shuttler Saina Nehwal said that we are lucky to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya and couldn't convey her joy in words. She also urged Indians to visit temple in the future.
Leading run scorer in Women's ODI cricket, Mithali Raj expressed her excitement stating that we all wanted this for a very long time. It's just a calling to be here on this big occasion and it's a celebration and we are just happy to be a part of this celebration. Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad, who has touched down in the holy city on Saturday has reached the Ram Temple to attend the celebration and is continuously posting pictures on his official 'X' handle, formerly known as Twitter.
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha visited the ghats on the banks of the Sarayu River and is active on social media from early morning of Monday. She could be seen interacting with locals and devotees who were present there. "Experienced tranquillity and divine peace at the banks of the Sarayu River. The river stands testimony to the history of Ayodhya and Lord Ram, blessing the people even today with her riches," she added.
Sports personalities like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Ravichandran Ashwin have also been invited to the event for the grand consecration ceremony.
The Pran Prathistha of Ram Lalla at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya will be held on Monday afternoon in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saints, and a host of distinguished guests.
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