‘Pure joy’: Indian cricket fraternity celebrates ‘divine occasion’ as Tendulkar, Kumble reach Ayodhya for Ram temple consecration ceremony

The event that is bringing the entire country together. The Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha ceremony has brought together faces from the cricket world in Ayodhya as various cricket celebrities arrived for the auspicious ceremony.

The consecration 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 trust, it is expected to end by 1 pm. After this the Prime Minister will address the gathering.

‘Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar was seen reaching Ayodhya to attend the ceremony.

Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble also traveled to Ayodhya with his partner and posted on Instagram about his joy to be present at the ceremony.

Former India batsman and CSK’s ‘Chinna Thala’ Suresh Raina also posted his warm wishes for the celebrations.

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

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 embraced the occasion and painted itself orange in celebration of the special day.

Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir or Ram Mandir is constructed in traditional Nagar style. Its length (east-west) is 380 feet; Width 250 feet and height 161 feet. It rests on a total of 392 pillars and has 44 doors.

Intricate depictions of Hindu gods and goddesses are displayed on the pillars and walls of the temple. The idol of Ramlala is kept in the main sanctum sanctorum on the ground floor of the temple.

According to the trust, the consecration rituals for ‘Pran Pratishtha’ began from the Saryu river on January 16 and will be completed at ‘Abhijeet Muhurta’ on Monday afternoon.

(With PTI inputs)