Indian Olympic Association or IOA
president PT Usha visited the serene ghats on the banks of the Sarayu River in
Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya ahead of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony. Usha shared
her experience on social media, expressing the tranquillity and divine peace
she felt during her visit. Interacting with locals and devotees, she
highlighted the river’s historical significance in Ayodhya and its ongoing
blessings.
PT Usha along with Indian shuttler Saina
Nehwal, star cricketers like Anil Kumble and Venkatesh Prasad participated in
the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Ram Lalla.
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Nehwal expressed her gratitude for being
present at the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, considering
herself fortunate for the opportunity. She conveyed her immense happiness and
encouraged people to visit the temple in the future, describing it as a
significant day.
Former Indian cricket captain Mithali
Raj shared the sentiment of the people’s long-standing desire for this
momentous occasion. Raj expressed her joy in being part of the “celebration”,
emphasizing the significance of the event and the collective happiness
surrounding it.
Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble described
attending the ceremony as a “wonderful feeling”. Kumble, pleased to be part of
this historic event, conveyed his sense of blessing and mentioned it was his
first visit to Ayodhya, expressing a hope for more visits to seek divine
blessings.
Anil Kumble’s wife, Chethana
Ramatheertha, shared her elation, stating that the feeling was “beyond words”
and emphasized the divine nature of being part of such an occasion. Kumble
later expressed his gratitude on his official Instagram account, describing the
experience as “Pure Bliss” and feeling blessed to be part of the divine occasion.
Other star cricketers who received the
invitation to attend the event are MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli,
Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur and Ravichandran Ashwin.
The historic event witnessed the
presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi
Adityanath, saints, and various distinguished guests.
Notable sports personalities, including
MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur, and
Ravichandran Ashwin, have also received invitations.
