MS Dhoni Gets Invite For Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' Ceremony

15.01.2024 - 17:35 sports.ndtv.com

MS Dhoni, Indian cricket team's World Cup-winning captain, on Monday got an invite for to attend the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22.

Dhoni, archer Deepika Kumari, and folk singer Mukund Nayak are among the 16 distinguished individuals from Jharkhand who have been invited, according to news agency PTI.

Recently, cricket great Sachin Tendulkar received an invitation to attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Temple. The 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony is scheduled to take place on January 22.

Preparations for the occasion are underway, with many prominent luminaries invited. It is expected to be a prestigious meeting of political leaders, athletes, and celebrities, among others.

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