Megastar Amitabh Bachchan went to the recently consecrated Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Friday. This comes after he attended the consecration ceremony in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi a few days prior.
In the video obtained by PTI, Amitabh can be seen escorted by heavy security as he walks to the Ram Mandir to seek blessings. Posting the video, the news agency penned, “Actor Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) visits Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir to offer prayers.”
VIDEO | Actor Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) visits Ayodhya's Ram Mandir to offer prayers.
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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 9, 2024
The actor can be seen walking to the temple dressed in traditional clothes. According to NDTV, the actor is in Uttar Pradesh to inaugurate a new showroom for a leading jewellery brand for which he serves as the brand ambassador.
On January 22, Amitabh was also present in Ayodhya for the Ram Mandir’s pran prathishta ceremony. He was one of the numerous guests from the entertainment, sports, and politics who were invited. On that day, actor Abhishek Bachchan, his son, joined him. He posted some photos on X after the event, one of which showed the Ram Lalla idol inside the temple.
T 4899 – बोल सिया पति रामचंद्र की जय 🚩 pic.twitter.com/6S8rhQD8Uk
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) January 22, 2024
It has been reported that Amitabh bought a plot in a seven-star enclave before the consecration of the Ram Mandir. It is around fifteen minutes away from Ram Mandir and is said to be a 10,000 sq ft plot.