In a momentous occasion in Ayodhya, the consecration of the new Ram Lalla idol unfolded with the presence of cricket icons, adding a touch of grandeur to the historic event. Former and current stars such as Virender Sehwag, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma received official invitations for the ceremony, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Emotional Moments and Gratitude
Virender Sehwag, one of India’s legendary openers, expressed his emotional state and contentment through a heartfelt tweet. “भावुक हूँ आनंदित हूँ. मर्यादित हूँ शरणागत हूँ. सन्तुष्ट हहूँ नि:शब्द हूँ. बस राममय हूँ ।सियावर रामचंद्र जी की जय । राम लल्ला आ गए । सभी जिन्होंने इसको सम्भव किया , बलिदान दिया , उनका क्र्त्ग्य । जय श्री राम ।” (“I am moved, I am joyful, humble, surrendered, and bounded by limits, Content, speechless, Simply immersed in the divine essence. Victory to Lord Rama. Rama Lalla has come. Gratitude to all those who made it possible, and sacrificed for it. Jai Siya Ram. Jai Jai Shree Ram”), he tweeted.
The grand event was graced by the presence of cricket luminaries, including Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Mithali Raj, and Saina Nehwal. The ceremony held significance not only for its religious importance but also for being a historic gathering of sporting icons witnessing the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol.
Kumble’s Blessings and First Visit to Ayodhya
Anil Kumble, the former Indian spinner, shared his sentiments, stating, “Pleased to be a part of this, very historic and looking forward to seeking blessings of Ram Lalla. To be a part of this occasion is itself a wonderful feeling and really blessed. This is my first visit to Ayodhya, and I am hoping to come a lot more and seek his divine blessings.”
The temple, constructed in the traditional Nagara style, boasts impressive dimensions with a length of 380 feet, width of 250 feet, and height of 161 feet. Supported by 392 pillars and featuring 44 doors, the structure reflects the rich cultural and architectural heritage associated with the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
As India celebrates this historic moment, the presence of cricket legends adds a unique dimension, symbolizing unity and shared cultural values beyond the realm of sports.
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