Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha: From Amitabh Bachchan to Sachin Tendulkar, celebrities converge at Ayodhya

Filmstars like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Abhishek Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann Khurrana, Anupam Kher, Kangana Ranaut, Tiger Shroff and Asha Bhosale among others are at the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.

Cricket legends Anil Kumble, Sachin Tendulkar and Venkatesh Prasad are also present at the Mandir for the ceremony.

Music Composer Anu Malik arrived at Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony. Dressed in traditional attire for the ceremony, Anu Malik told the media, “Recently PM Modi said that he likes one of the Bhajans composed by me. It is a beautiful feeling, and I am very happy to be present here. I had tears in my eyes when I saw the Mandir for the first time.”

Actor Vivek Oberoi said, “It’s magical, spectacular. I have seen so many images of it. But when you see it before your eyes, it seems that you are watching something magical.”

Actor Anupam Kher, who has been in Ayodhya for the past few days, said, “Historic! Wonderful! I had never seen such an atmosphere for Hindu religion ever before. This is bigger than Deepawali. This is the real Deepawali…Maryada Purushottam Ram symbolised goodness and a sense of sacrifice. Today, those sentiments can be seen here.”

Actor Chiranjeevi, who also arrived at Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, said, “This is a God-given opportunity, we are really happy to be here…” he says.

Talking to the media, The ‘Showman’ of Indian cinema, filmmaker Subhash Ghai, said, “Ram Mandir has become a historic symbol of India. What can be a bigger joy than this? I am delighted today. We used to dream in our childhood & read and hear about Ayodhya. Today, we are in Ayodhya on this historic day.”

Pran Pratishtha will be conducted in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, Governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister of UP Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries.

Acharyas of all schools of Bharatiya spiritualism, religion, sect, system of worship, tradition, Sants of more than 150 traditions, Mahamandaleshwars, Mandaleshwars, Shrimahants, Mahants, Nagas, as well as leading figures of more than 50 Adivasi, Girivasi, Tatavasi, Dwipavasi tribal traditions, will remain present to witness the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on the premises of the Bhavya Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir.

The presence of the tribal traditions being represented by the people of the hills, forests, coastal belts, islands, etc., is happening for the first time in recent history.

The traditions include Shaiva, Vaishnav, Shaakta, Ganapatya, Patya, Sikh, Bauddha, Jain, Dashnam, Shankar, Ramanand, Ramanuj, Nimbarka, Madhva, Vishnu Nami, Ramsanehi, Ghisapanth, Garibdasi, Gaudiya, Kabirpanthi, Valmiki, Shankardev (Assam), Madhav Dev, ISKCON, Ramakrishna Mission, Chinmaya Mission, Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Gayatri Parivar, Anukul Chandra, Thakur Parampara, Mahima Samaj of Odisha, Akali, Nirankari, Namdhari from Punjab, Radhasoami, and Swaminarayan, Varkari, Veer Shaiva, etc.

After the completion of the Pran Pratishtha programme in the Garbha-Griha, all the witnesses will have darshan respectively.

The magnificent Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir is constructed in traditional Nagara style. Its length (East-West) is 380 feet, width is 250 feet, and height is 161 feet; it is supported by a total of 392 pillars and 44 doors. In the main sanctum sanctorum at ground floor, the childhood form of Bhagwan Sri Ram (the murti of Sri Ram Lalla) has been placed.

The main entrance to the Mandir is situated on the Eastern side, which can be approached by ascending 32 stairs through the Singh Dwar. There are a total of five Mandaps (Halls) in the Mandir – Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prathana Mandap and Kirtan Mandap. Near the Mandir is a historic Well (Sita koop), dating back to the ancient era. In the South Western part of the Mandir complex, at Kuber Tila, the ancient Mandir of Bhagwan Shiv has been restored, along with the installation of a statue of Jatayu.

(with inputs from ANI)