Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, prominent Bollywood stars, attended the inauguration of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. Alongside them, numerous other Bollywood celebrities graced the event. In an interview, Ranbir Kapoor shared his sentiments about his daughter Raha not being in attendance. ALSO READ: Sonu Nigam-Vivek Oberoi Bothered By A Man Who Came To Click A Selfie During Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha - WATCH
On January 22nd today, Bollywood's star couple participated in the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Speaking with Times Now, Ranbir expressed immense gratitude, stating, "I feel extremely fortunate and proud to be part of this ceremony." The Animal actor also conveyed his desire to share this historic moment with his daughter Raha, saying, "I wish I could have brought my daughter Raha to witness this historic moment." ALSO READ: Ram Mandir Inauguration In Ayodhya: HanuMan Makers To Donate Rs 2.6 crores For The Grand Event - REPORTS
The consecration ceremony, known as pran pratistha, symbolizes the sanctification of the idol of Ram Lalla, the youthful form of Lord Ram, housed within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. Commencing around 12:30 pm and concluding at 1 pm IST, the inauguration drew the presence of prominent figures, including film celebrities, industrialists, and politicians. According to The Times of India, the pran pratistha encompasses diverse rituals involving the recitation of mantras and vedas, featuring the shobha yatra, adhivas, ritual bath, and the ceremonial opening of the eyes.
Bollywood celebrities Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Rohit Shetty and Ayushmann Khurrana arrives in #Ayodhya ahead of the consecration ceremony #RamMandirPranPrathistha #RamMandir pic.twitter.com/0ft5IqvyGQ
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#WATCH | Actors Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Ayushmann Khurrana, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. pic.twitter.com/OJVYpbEnN5
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On the work front, Ranbir was last seen in blockbuster hit Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The movie features a star-studded cast including Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Dimrii, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor, Saloni Batra, and Suresh Oberoi, among others. Released on December 1st, the film achieved significant commercial success. On the other hand, Alia's latest project was Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, where she shared the screen with Ranveer Singh.
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