NEW DELHI: Modern-day cricketing great Virat Kohli on Tuesday received an invitation to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Mandir on January 22 in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Preparations for the momentous occasion are well underway, with invitations extended to numerous prominent luminaries. Anticipated to be a distinguished gathering, the event is set to bring together political leaders, athletes, celebrities, and other notable figures.
Apart from Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni among many cricketers have already been invited for the historic ceremony.
The ceremony is poised to attract leaders from diverse backgrounds, symbolising a historic milestone in the realization of efforts that have spanned centuries for the construction of the Ram Mandir.
The convergence of individuals from various walks of life is expected to add to the significance of this auspicious moment, creating an atmosphere of celebration and unity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla's idol at the grand temple. The Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust has decided to enthrone Ram Lalla at the sanctum-sanctorum of the shrine at noon on January 22. The birthplace of Lord Ram, Ayodhya holds great spiritual, historical, and cultural significance for the people.
Ahead of the event, volunteers of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its affiliates, including the VHP, have been reaching out to people across the country and inviting them to join the consecration ceremony by offering prayers at the temples in their neighbourhoods.
