Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Akshay Kumar among invitees for Ram Temple inauguration in Ayodhya

Several celebrities and big names from all walks of life have been invited to the Ram Temple inauguration to be held on January 22. Apart from political guests and religious leaders, several actors and members from the entertainment industry have also received an invitation. Among the invitees are Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher. 

Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dixit, South celebs get invited for Ram Temple inauguration 

On December 16, the Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Acharya Satyendra Das informed ANI about the expected guests at the Pran Pratishtha of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. On January 22, 2024, the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust will enthrone Ram Lalla at the sanctum-sanctorum of the Ram Temple. As per the Chief Priest, “The invitations were sent to personalities that include actors Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Anupam Kher, Akshay Kumar, and ace directors Rajkumar Hirani, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Rohit Shetty along with producer Mahaveer Jain.” 

Additionally, South Indian celebrities will also be gracing the event upon invitation. This list includes Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, Dhanush, and Rishab Shetty. Several actors were invited for the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Temple on January 22, 2024, Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Acharya Satyendra Das told ANI, “It is a good thing, artists should come. Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and many other artists have been invited by the Trust for 'Pran Pratishtha'. PM Modi will is also coming. All the artists who are coming will be welcomed in Ayodhya.”

More about the Ram Temple inauguration 

The trust has invited 4,000 saints of all sects for the ceremony. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya next year. Vedic rituals for the Pran-Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Ram Lalla (infant Lord Ram) in Ayodhya will begin on January 16, next year, a week before the main ceremony. A Vedic priest from Varanasi, Lakshmi Kant Dixit, will perform the main rituals of the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla on January 22. 

From January 14 to January 22, Ayodhya will mark the Amrit Mahautsav. A 1008 Hundi Mahayagya will also be organised in which thousands of devotees will be fed. Several tent cities are being erected in Ayodhya to accommodate thousands of devotees, who are expected to arrive in the temple town of Uttar Pradesh for the grand consecration of the Ram Temple. According to the Sri Ram Janambhoomi Trust, arrangements will be made for 10,000-15,000 people.
(With inputs from agencies)