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Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Ceremony: Rajinikanth To Randeep Hooda, Other Celebs Arrive In Ayodhya
Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Ceremony: January 22 is going to be a historic day for all Indians as the grand Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony will take place in Ayodhya after several months of preparations. Several celebrities, including film personalities, sportspeople, politicians, and others, have been invited to witness the consecration ceremony.
Ahead of D-day, many celebrities, including Rajinikanth, Dhanush, Anupam Kher, and Vivek Oberoi, among others, were spotted leaving for the holy town on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be a part of the inaugural ceremony.
Randeep Hooda & Lin Laishram
Newly married actor-couple Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram were clicked arriving in Ayodhya on Sunday afternoon. Randeep opted for a white t-shirt and blue denims, while Lin was dressed in a colourful co-ord set. The couple also waved and posed for the paparazzi when they were spotted.
#WATCH | UP: Actor Randeep Hooda along with his wife Lin Laishram arrives at the Lucknow airport to attend the Ram temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya tomorrow
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2024
He says, "We are very excited and looking forward to being present there and getting the blessings of Lord… pic.twitter.com/TDcbOTNb4Z
Anupam Kher
Veteran actor Anupam Kher was seen arriving in Ayodhya with other devotees. Speaking to the press, he said, "We have waited for this day for many years, it's finally here." He also shared a video on his IG account showing an aeroplane packed with devotees en route to the city and wrote, "I have reached Ayodhya with all Ram devotees. The aeroplane had an amazing atmosphere of devotion."
Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Ranaut, too, reached the holy city ahead of the ceremony. She was seen taking part in several religious activities, like sweeping the floor of a temple and doing yagya with saints and sages. The Tejas actress also shared a bunch of pictures and a video from her special day.
Shefali Shah
Actress Shefali Shah was seen arriving at Lucknow airport with her husband, producer Vipul Amrthlal Shah. She spoke to the press and said, "I am honoured to be here. This is one of the biggest cultural moments that our country and we, as Indians, can experience. The entire country is celebrating this moment. It's a collective moment of joy."
#WATCH | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | On Ayodhya Ram Mandir pranpratishtha, actor Shefali Shah says, "I am honoured to be here. This is one of the biggest cultural moments that our country and we, as Indians, can experience. It is a really big thing and I am feeling so proud, being… pic.twitter.com/6SX2mWoiUk
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2024
Singers Anu Malik and Shankar Mahadevan
Singers and musicians Shankar Mahadevan and Anu Malik were also spotted at Lucknow airport. Expressing their joy at taking part in the inauguration, Shankar said, "I am so happy and excited. My wife and I feel blessed that we are a part of this. I pray for peace in the world." While Anu was seen saying, "It is a wonderful feeling and I am very emotional. This is a huge occasion."
#WATCH | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | On Ayodhya Ram Mandir pranpratishtha, singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan says, "Not only the whole country but the whole world is waiting for this moment. We are so happy & excited and we feel blessed that we are state guests to be part of this. I… pic.twitter.com/1kkUtOkyV3
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2024
Dhanush & Rajinikanth
South superstars Rajinikanth and Dhanush were photographed at the Chennai airport, leaving for Ayodhya on Sunday. They avoided speaking to the press. Actor Vivek Oberoi and filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar have also left for Ayodhya.
#WATCH | UP: Actor Rajinikanth arrives at the Lucknow airport to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony tomorrow.
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2024
(Video Source - Airport officials) pic.twitter.com/Nd8Llnz0WN
Other celebs invited to the Ram Mandir ceremony
Other B-town and South actors who have been invited for the Ram Mandir opening ceremony are Amitabh Bachchan, Chiranjeevi, Jackie Shroff, Ram Charan, Anushka Sharma, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Virat Kohli, and several other celebrities.
