Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Sachin Tendulkar To Alia Bhatt, Celebrities Leave To Attend Pran Pratishtha Ceremony
Updated on: 22 January, 2024 12:05 PM IST |Shweta Shah
As Ayodhya Ram Mandir opens its doors for devotees today, prominent Indian celebrities leave to attend the pran pratishtha ceremony. From cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli to actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Alia Bhatt, Madhuri Dixit, Jackie Shroff, Vicky Kaushal, and more, Read on to learn who attended the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir inauguration ceremony.
1. Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Rohit Shetty
The terrific trio were spotted at the airport as they were leaving for Ayodhya. Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor were specially invited by PM Narendra Modi for the Ram Mandir's pran pratishtha ceremony.
2. Amitabh Bachchan
The superstar of Bollywood was seen wearing an off-white kurta as he stepped out of his car to leave for Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Amitabh Bachchan was accompanied by his son, Abhishek Bachchan.For the unknown, Big B purchased a plot in Ayodhya worth Rs. 14.5 crore, where he will be constructing his new home. This was days ahead of the inaguration of Ram Mandir. His new house is located just 15 minutes away from the historic temple.
3. Sachin Tendulkar
The ace cricketer was also one of many celebrities who were invited to Ayodhya for the Ram Mandir inauguration. Sachin Tendulkar posed for the paparazzi as he left for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
4. Jackie Shroff
The actor who celebrated the Ram Mandir consecration by washing the floors of a Ram temple in Mumbai was seen leaving for Ayodhya. Jackie Shroff posed for the shutterbugs before he proceeded to the airport.
The actor who celebrated the Ram Mandir consecration by washing the floors of a Ram temple in Mumbai was seen leaving for Ayodhya. Jackie Shroff posed for the shutterbugs before he proceeded to the airport.
5. Madhuri Dixit and Shriram Nene
Madhuri Dixit and her husband Shriram Nene were spotted at the Mumbai airport as they were all set to leave for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony happening today. The actress looked stunning in a yellow saree, while Mr. Nene donned a wine-colored kurta.
6. Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif
The power couple of Bollywood also made it to the list of celebrities invited to the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony. Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif were seen dressed in ethnic outfits as they posed for the paparazzi.
7. Ram Charan and Chiranjeevi
The father-son duo were seen arriving at Ayodhya ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony happening on January 22. Both South superstars are religious devotees of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman.As Chiranjeevi made his way to the Hyderabad airport, he said, "That is really great. Overwhelming. We feel it's a rare opportunity. I feel Lord Hanuman, who is my deity, has personally invited me... We are so fortunate to witness this pranpratishta."
8. Anupam Kher
The Kashmir Files actor was one of the first actors to visit the under-construction Ram Mandir site. Now, Anupam Kher has arrived in Ayodhya for Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha ceremony.He also shared a couple of videos on his Instagram stories where people were singing Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram. He was also seen chanting Jai Shri Ram.
9. Kangana Ranaut
The Emergency actor was seen leaving for Ayodhya today. Talking to the media, she said, "The grand inauguration of Ram Temple will mark the beginning of a new era. I feel extremely honored to be a part of the event, and we are all lucky to be witnessing this historic event."Kangana Ranaut also took to Instagram a few days ago and showered praise on the Ram Lalla idol schulted by Arun Yogiraj. She wrote, "I always thought Lord Rama looked like this as a young boy, and my imaginations today came alive with this murti (idol)... @arun_yogiral aap dhanya hain (you are blessed)."
