• Some eminent cricket personalities attended the Shri Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya.

  • The pictures and videos of cricketers present during the Shri Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratishtha' event has taken the internet by storm.

Sachin Tendulkar, Ravindra Jadeja and other cricket icons attend Shri Ram Mandir ‘Pran Pratishtha’ event; pictures and videos go viral
Ravindra Jadeja, Mithali Raj, Anil Kumble and Sachin Tendulkar at Ram Mandir (Image Source: Twitter)

Table of Contents

On January 22, the ‘Pran Pratishtha‘ ceremony at the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya became a historic and spiritually charged event, drawing attention from around the world.

Apart from its religious significance, the ceremony gained additional prominence due to the presence of renowned cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mithali Raj and a few other renowned cricket personalities. The internet was flooded with images and videos capturing these cricketing legends immersed in the divine atmosphere of the ceremony.

Sachin Tendulkar’s joyful demeanour during ceremony

Videos of the cricket maestro Sachin surfaced on the internet, capturing the momentous occasion where he adorned traditional attire, including a saffron scarf. Tendulkar’s joyful demeanour during the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony resonated with fans worldwide, further emphasizing the unity of spirituality and sportsmanship.

Mithali Raj’s excitement

Former captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, Mithali, shared snippets from the event on social media, expressing her joy and awe at being part of the historic ceremony. Mithali even posted a selfie with badminton star Saina Nehwal, showcasing the camaraderie among sports personalities present at the divine event.

“Immersed in the divine ambiance of Ayodhya. Being a part of this glorious ceremony is a joy to behold. A day to remember for the ages! #RamMandirPranPrathistha,” tweeted Mithali, encapsulating the significance of the moment.

Also READ: South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj extends wishes on Shri Ram Mandir ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony; video goes viral

Anil Kumble shares selfie with wife

Former Indian cricketer and legendary spinner Anil Kumble attended the event with his wife, capturing the essence of the ceremony through a shared selfie on social media. Kumble’s presence added to the star-studded congregation at the Shri Ram Mandir, symbolizing unity and shared spirituality.

Venkatesh Prasad chants mantras

Devout Hindu and former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad shared pictures from the event, showcasing his active participation in the ceremony. Notably, Prasad also recited mantras during the ‘Pran Pratishtha,’ underlining his spiritual involvement and contributing to the ceremonial rituals.

Ravindra Jadeja’s traditional attire

Indian all-rounder Jadeja attended the ceremony in a yellow embroidered kurta, accompanied by a saffron scarf around his neck. A selfie of Jadeja from the event quickly went viral, capturing the cricketer’s sense of reverence and awe in the presence of such a spiritually significant occasion.

Also READ: IPL 2024 set to begin from March 22, final to be played on May 26 – Reports

TAGS:

CATEGORY: Featured Sachin Tendulkar

For latest cricket news and updates, subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter.

About the Author:
VISHWANATH HARIHARAN
Vishwanath Hariharan is Content Strategist at CricketTimes.com. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. From breaking news stories to in-depth features and opinion pieces, he has covered a wide range of topics. Vishwanath is very fond of watching cricket. Like many others, he too grew up watching, playing, and imitating his favourite players of the game. MS Dhoni is like a demigod to him. You can connect with him at vishwanath.hariharan@crickettimes.com and follow him on Twitter & Linkedin.