The Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya on Monday saw a host of celebrities gracing the occasion; and though it's unclear whether former India captain Virat Kohli joined some fellow Indian cricketers at the event or not, his look-alike received special attention by the crowd present on the occasion.
The Kohli doppleganger, attired in Team India's blue jersey, could be seen mobbed by the crowd for selfies following the inauguration ceremony in a video that went viral on microblogging social media platform 'X'.
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The cricket fraternity present at the ceremony was led by batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, Amil Kumble, former women's team captain Mithali Raj and Venkatesh Prasad among others.
"Happy to be at the new Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Its astounding architecture is set to impress anyone who pays a visit. Glad to have received Shri Ram’s blessings," Tendulkar wrote in a post on 'X'.
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>T20 and ODI World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni was also invited for the event.
