In a heartfelt message, former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria extended warm congratulations to his Hindu fans on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (India). The event, marking the consecration of the temple, has garnered attention and well-wishes from various quarters.
Kaneria, known for his cricketing exploits, took to social media to share his sentiments. “Congratulations! Bhagwan Ram has arrived #JaiShreeRam,” he captioned his post.
Congratulations! Bhagwan Ram has arrived #JaiShreeRam pic.twitter.com/W45qHNCP7X
— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) January 22, 2024
The former leg-spinner, who played for the Pakistan cricket team, has been vocal about his admiration for the cultural and religious diversity of the Indian subcontinent. Kaneria’s message resonated with many, receiving positive responses from fans and followers across borders.
जय श्रीराम 🙏🙏🚩🚩
— Shirish Chauhan (@shirishchauhan) January 22, 2024
Jai Shri Ram 🏹 pic.twitter.com/5Jjc3MeiWj
— Jitendra Gautam 🕉️🇮🇳🪷 (@JagrutBharatiya) January 22, 2024
The Ram Mandir, dedicated to Lord Ram, has been a symbol of cultural and spiritual significance for millions of Hindus. The Pran Pratishtha ceremony, which involves consecrating the idols and sanctifying the temple, is a momentous occasion for the devotees.
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Earlier in the day, Kaneria – who belongs to the minority Hindu religion in Pakistan – shared a video clip on his Twitter handle with the caption ‘Jai Shree Ram.’
The footage depicts Kaneria’s visit to a Hindu temple in Houston, Texas (USA) along with his wife. The duo captured the participant engaging in the festivities outside the temple alongside numerous devotees. The celebration involved the consecration ceremony, marked by the illumination of fireworks.
Jai Shree Ram 🙏🙏❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/vcowGg8fYj
— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) January 22, 2024