David Warner, Keshav Maharaj, Danish Kaneria express joy over Ayodhya's Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha

NEW DELHI: Ayodhya's historic Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony garnered joyous reactions from international cricketers, with Australian batter David Warner, South African spinner Keshav Maharaj, and former Pakistani spinner Danish Kaneria expressing their happiness on social media.

Warner, known for his affinity for Indian culture, shared a picture of Lord Shri Ram on Instagram with the caption "Jai Sri Ram INDIA."

Maharaj, hailing from a Hindu family, posted "Jai Shree Ram" on another platform, while Kaneria mentioned, "The wait of centuries is over, the pledge is fulfilled, the 'Pran Pratishtha' is completed."

The cricketers celebrated the historic event in Ayodhya, showcasing their appreciation for Indian traditions.

The Pran Pratishtha ceremony, attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marked the culmination of the construction of the grand Ram Temple.

PM Modi, during the event, emphasized the temple's significance, stating that it stands as a symbol of peace, patience, harmony, and integration. He highlighted the positive energy emitted during the construction, countering earlier concerns that it might incite controversy.

1/9:'From Sachin to Saina': Sportspersons at Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony

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2/9:Sachin happy to be at new Ram Mandir

<p>Legendary Sachin Tendulkar expressed his feelings on 'X', formerly Twitter, "Happy to be at the new Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Its astounding architecture is set to impress anyone who pays a visit."<br /></p>PTI

3/9:Kumble blessed to be part of this divine occasion

<p>"Pure Bliss and Blessed to be part of this divine occasion," legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble wrote on 'X' after attending the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony.<br /></p>

4/9:'Just not a date but a reclaim'

<p>Former Indian fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad shared his feelings on 'X', stating, "22nd Jan, Just not a date but a reclaim."<br /></p>

5/9:Saina lucky to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

<p>Olympic medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal said that she was lucky to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.<br /></p>PTI

6/9:Mithali happy to be a part of the 'celebration'

<p>Former India skipper Mithali Raj said that all the people wanted this big occasion for a very long time, and she was happy to be a part of the 'celebration'.<br /></p>

7/9:PT Usha visits Sarayu River ghats ahead of ceremony

<p>Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president and former Indian athlete PT Usha visited the ghats of the Sarayu River ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya.<br /></p>

8/9:Jadeja attends Pran Pratishtha ceremony too

<p>Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja and his wife attended the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya.<br /></p>

9/9:RP Singh also attends Ram Mandir celebration

<p>Former Indian cricketer RP Singh also made his presence felt at the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya.<br /><br /></p>

'From Sachin to Saina': Sportspersons at Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony

The historic unveiling of the Ram Lalla idol during the ceremony added to the symbolism, signifying a renewed national consciousness of Lord Ram's place in everyday life.

The ceremony was followed by petals showered from army choppers, and PM Modi also paid respects to Lord Shiva in Ayodhya Dham, contributing to the overall festive atmosphere.

International cricketers joined the global community in recognizing and celebrating the momentous occasion of the Ayodhya temple's Pran Pratishtha.

(With inputs from ANI)