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"One of the biggest cultural moments ": Actor Shefali Shah on 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Temple

By ANI | Updated: January 21, 2024 20:15 IST

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 21 : Actor Shefali Shah was spotted at Lucknow airport as she arrived to ...

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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 21 : Actor Shefali Shah was spotted at Lucknow airport as she arrived to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ayodhya's Ram Temple on January 22.

While talking to mediapersons, Shefali Shah said, "I am honoured to be here. This is one of the biggest cultural moments that our country and we, as Indians, can experience. It is a really big thing and I am feeling so proud to be an Indian. The culture in our country is so rich. But we are pretty unaware of it."

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Shefali wore a black outfit for the tracel. She completed her look with a saffron shawl and laptop bag.

Shefali Shah is an actor known for her diverse roles and wide array of characters with aplomb. Shefali left the audiences spellbound with her magnetic screen presence and brilliant performances in 'Jalsa', 'Human', and 'Darlings' and 'Doctor G, among others.

Meanwhile, Vedic rituals for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya began on January 16, a week before the main ceremony.

Earlier, on Thursday, January 19, the idol of Shri Ram Lalla, carved by renowned Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj, was placed inside the sanctum sanctorum of the temple.

Covered with a veil, the first photo of the idol was revealed during the placement ceremony in the sanctum sanctorum on Thursday.

The grand occasion will witness the participation of dignitaries and people from all walks of life.

Varanasi priest Lakshmi Kant Dixit will officiate the main rituals during the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also perform rituals at the ceremony.

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