Arguably the most anticipated event in India's recent history kicked off in Ayodhya on Monday as leading personalities from politics, business, sports and entertainment assembled for the Ram Mandir inauguration.
London Olympics bronze medalist Saina Nehwal was one of the big names in attendance for the event and called the occasion "a big day for all of us".
"I think this is a big day for all of us. I am fortunate to have received the opportunity to be here today. We will have the darshan of Lord Ram here. So, we are waiting for that moment," Nehwal told ANI.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal says, "I think this is a big day for all of us. I am fortunate to have received the opportunity to be here today. We will have the darshan of Lord Ram here. So, we are waiting for that moment...I can't express my joy in… pic.twitter.com/HObcVGTJ9D— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
"I feel what one feels when they are at a very religious place...We all wanted this for a very long time and I feel it is a calling to be here on this big occasion. It's a celebration and we are all happy to be here and be part of the celebration," Raj told ANI.
#WATCH | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Former cricketer Mithali Raj says, "I feel what one feels when they are at a very religious place...We all wanted this for a very long time and I feel it is a calling to be here on this big occasion. It's a celebration and we are all happy to be… pic.twitter.com/59akVMllBG— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2024
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