Memorable Moments of Ram Mandir Inauguration: Adorned in gold and yellow, the 51-inch idol of Ram Lalla was consecrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ayodhya Ram Mandir amid Vedic mantras on Monday. Who’s who of the India Inc, Bollywood and dignitaries from various walks of life participated in the pran pratishtha ceremony in UP’s temple town. Around 8,000 VVIPs attended the ceremony. “From this auspicious moment we have to lay the foundation of India for the next 1,000 years. We have to move beyond the construction of the temple and resolve to build a strong, grand and divine India,” PM Modi said after the pran pratishtha ceremony.
Amid all the glitz and buzz surrounding the pran pratishtha ceremony, here are the top 5 moments:
Ambanis watch Pran Pratishtha live streaming: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and wife Nita Ambani were seen watching the live streaming of the consecration ceremony at the venue. Since PM Modi and handful other digintaries were allowed inside the garbha griha, many chose to watch the ceremony on their mobile phones. Ambani’s elder son Akash and daughter-in-law Shloka Ambani also attended the event.
IAF choppers shower rose petals over Ram Janmaboomi Temple premises: During the ceremony, choppers of the Indian Air Force were seen showering rose petals over the Mandir premises on Monday. Guests were seen cheering as choppers briefly hovered over the premises and showered rose petals. Many took the moment to capture the incredible moment in their smartphones
PM Modi honours construction workers: Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored the workers who contributed to the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya by showering flower petals on them. Additionally, he sprinkled flowers on the idol of Jatayu at the Ram Temple premises and offered prayers to Lord Shiva in Ayodhya Dham. Addressing the dignitaries invited to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that the unveiling of the Ram Lalla idol is not just a moment of triumph but also one of humility.
Star-studded selfie: Shriram Nene, the husband of actor Madhuri Dixit, captured a momentous selfie with his wife, Vicky Kaushal, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ayushmann Khurana, and Rajkumar Hirani at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Monday. All adorned themselves in traditional attire to mark the auspicious occasion of Ram Lalla’s Pran Pratishtha. For the special day, Alia donned a blue saree, while Vicky Kaushal, Ranbir Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurana, and Rajkumar Hirani were elegantly attired in light-colored kurtas. Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, Madhur Bhandarkar, and Anupam Kher were also present at the event. The ceremony saw the attendance of distinguished guests from various fields, including cricket, film, saints, politics, art, literature, culture, and more, making it a truly special and inclusive occasion.
Ram Lalla’s first darshan: Crafted by Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj, the new idol portrays Ram at the age of five.
Carved from black stone, the idol is elegantly adorned, wearing a yellow dhoti and embellished with stone-studded jewelry. Additionally, it is adorned with flowers in vibrant shades of red, yellow, and purple.