'I am emotional and happy. Ram Lalla has come': Cricket world ecstatic with Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, January 22 unveiled idol of Ram Lalla following consecration ceremony at newly-constructed Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. consecration or ‘Pran Pratishtha’ was held today and event is likely to play a key role in setting narrative for general elections in May. 

3 things you need to kw

• Over 7,000 guests took part in Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Mandir
• PM Modi began consecration of Ram Temple as patron
• Several sports personalities took part in event in Ayodhya

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Cricketers celebrate Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha

Former cricketer Virender Sehwag turned to social media to celebrate consecration of Ram Temple. Sehwag wrote on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that he is emotional and happy about event. He furr sent his gratitude to all those who made occasion possible. 

“I am emotional and happy. I am limited, I am surrendered. I am satisfied, I am speechless. I am just Rammay. Glory to Siyawar Ramchandra ji. Ram Lalla has come. Gratitude to all those who made this possible and made sacrifices. Jai Shri Ram,” Sehwag said on Twitter. 

Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal also took to social media to wish everyone best on auspicious occasion. "Many best wishes to everyone on auspicious occasion of Ram ji's death. Jai Shri Ram," Chahal wrote on social media platform. 

"Today is a historic day as our param pujya Prabhu Shri Ram Lala is coming to his birth place. 22 January,  2024 will always be etched in history of India as a glorious moment & a turning point of awakening. I pray to Lord Ram to bless humanity with peace,  progress and prosperity," Harbhajan said.