Several prominent Indian cinema personalities, including Kangana Ranaut, Shefali Shah, Pawan Kalyan, and Randeep Hooda, have arrived in Ayodhya ahead of the grand Ram temple consecration ceremony. Veteran star Rajinikanth and music composer Shankar Mahadevan, who are also part of the event's guest list, were spotted at the Lucknow airport as they left for the temple town.
About 8,000 people are on the long list of invitees, with 506 A-listers, including politicians, industrialists, film stars, sports figures, diplomats, judges, and high priests, making up the select list.
Kangana Ranaut expressed her gratitude for the invitation and participated in a yagya and a clean-up drive at the Hanuman Garhi temple. She emphasized the energy and miraculous atmosphere in Ayodhya, stating it's her good fortune to be part of the ceremony.
Shefali Shah, accompanied by her producer-husband Vipul Shah, expressed honor and pride to be present for one of the biggest cultural moments in India. Pawan Kalyan, founder of Jana Sena Party, remarked on the fulfillment of a long-cherished prayer and expressed happiness to be part of the historic event.
Shankar Mahadevan and his wife, who were state guests, conveyed their excitement and blessing to be part of the ceremony. Randeep Hooda, with his wife Lin Laishram, expressed pride and happiness to be present, emphasizing the cultural and heritage significance of the event.
Other personalities, including Anu Malik, Anupam Kher, Madhur Bhandarkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Amjad Ali Khan, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Anuradha Paudwal, Arun Govil, and Dipika Chikhlia, are also among the invitees for the historic ceremony. The 'Pran Pratishtha' consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya is a significant cultural and religious event, drawing attention and participation from various fields.
(With Agency Inputs)
