Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, Mithali Raj, and Anil Kumble graced Ayodhya with their presence for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Uttar Pradesh.
Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, Mithali Raj, and Anil Kumble graced Ayodhya with their presence for the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla in Uttar Pradesh. Kumble, fondly nicknamed Jumbo, expressed his joy on the occasion, calling it a wonderful and divine event. 'Blessed to be a part of this. It's very historic. Looking forward to seeking blessings from Ram Lalla,' said Kumble.
Joining them, current Indian team player Ravindra Jadeja and badminton ace Saina Nehwal also arrived in Ayodhya.
Saina Nehwal, in an interview with ANI, conveyed her happiness and urged people to visit the temple in the future. 'It is a big day for us. I am lucky that I was given a chance to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. I can't express how happy I am. I want to tell people to come here and visit the temple in the near future', shared Nehwal.
Former India skipper Mithali Raj expressed her joy at being a part of the celebration, stating, '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', during her conversation with ANI.
The 'Pran Prathistha' of Ram Lalla at Ram Janmabhoomi is scheduled for Monday afternoon, with the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saints, and other distinguished guests. Notable sports personalities like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Ravichandran Ashwin have also been invited to the event, which will commence at 12:30 p.m. amid tight security.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has announced that the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony will be complemented by a dazzling musical event titled 'Mangal Dhwani.'
Describing the architectural marvel, the temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, stands at a length of 380 feet, a width of 250 feet, and a height of 161 feet, supported by 392 pillars and adorned with 44 doors. The temple's pillars and walls showcase intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, gods, and goddesses. The main sanctum sanctorum on the ground floor houses the childhood form of Bhagwan Shri Ram (the idol of Shri Ramlalla).
The temple complex features five Mandaps (halls): Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prathana Mandap, and Kirtan Mandap. Additionally, a historic well (Sita koop) dating back to ancient times is located near the temple. In the southwestern part of the temple's complex, at Kuber Tila, the ancient temple of Bhagwan Shiv has been restored, along with the installation of a statue of Jatayu.
The temple's foundation, a 14-meter-thick layer of roller-compacted concrete (RCC), gives it the appearance of artificial rock, with no iron used anywhere in the construction. To protect against ground moisture, a 21-foot-high plinth has been constructed using granite.
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