From celebrities to politicians, from cricket icons to literature greats, all were invited to the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram at the Shri Ram Janambhoomi temple in Ayodhya. Cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble wholeheartedly accepted the invitation of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and came to witness the event. The “Pran Pratishta” ceremony was held at 12:30 PM, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accompanied by saints of the temple to complete the rituals. Billions of people watched the live telecast of the ceremony, and sports celebrities who were in attendance to see the historical moment at Ram Janambhoomi Temple shared a few words with the ANI.
Here’s what legendary Indian bowler Anil Kumble said.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Veteran cricketer Anil Kumble says, "It is a wonderful occasion, a very divine occasion. Blessed to be a part of this. It's very historic. Looking forward to seeking blessings from Ram Lalla…" pic.twitter.com/zKodiqk1bG
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
Former Indian women’s cricket team captain Mithali Raj said this about being a witness to such a historical moment.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Former cricketer Mithali Raj says, "I feel what one feels when they are at a very religious place…We all wanted this for a very long time and I feel it is a calling to be here on this big occasion. It's a celebration and we are all happy to be… pic.twitter.com/59akVMllBG
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
#WATCH | Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar arrives at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony#RamMandirPranPrathistha pic.twitter.com/72BLcxUnmp
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
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