'Pure Bliss': Indian Cricket Fraternity Celebrates 'Divine Occasion' as Tendulkar, Kumble Reach Ayodhya for Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Ceremony

The event that is bringing the entire nation together. The Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony has brought together faces from the cricket world together in Ayodhya as various cricketing personalities have arrived for the auspicious ceremony.

The Pran Pratishtha of the idol of Ram Lalla — the childhood form of Lord Ram — will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country, representatives of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.

The ceremony will begin at 12:20 pm, and according to the temple’s trust, it is expected to end by 1 pm. Following this, the prime minister will address the gathering.

The ‘Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar was spotted arriving in Ayodhya to attend the ceremony.

Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble as well made the journey to Ayodhya with his partner, and posted on X about his joy to be present at the ceremony.

Former India batter and CSK’s ‘Chinna Thala’ Suresh Raina also posted his hearty wishes for the ceremony.

Former Indian cricketer and current commentator Aakash Chopra shared his prayers and posted on X on the special occasion.

Former India fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad reached Ayodhya and shared a clip of him standing in front of the Ram Temple on Monday which has gone viral.

IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals also shared a clip of how the city of Jaipur has embraced the occasion and donned themself in the orange hue in celebration of the special day.

The Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir or Ram temple has been constructed in the traditional Nagara style. Its length (east-west) is 380 feet; width 250 feet and height 161 feet. It is supported by a total of 392 pillars and has 44 doors.

The pillars and walls of the temple showcase intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, gods and goddesses. In the main sanctum sanctorum at the temple’s ground floor, the idol of Ram Lalla has been placed.

The consecration rituals for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ started from the Saryu river on January 16 and will be completed on Monday afternoon in the ‘abhijeet muhurta’, according to the trust.

(With PTI Inputs)