Numerous Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, and celebrities have been actively involved in the cleanliness initiatives of temples across India.
Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff recently participated in a cleanliness drive at Mumbai’s oldest Ram Mandir. Various pictures and videos capturing the actor mopping the stairs and floor of the temple have gone viral on social media. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ wife, Amruta Fadnavis, accompanied him.
In a video that surfaced on Tuesday, Jackie Shroff is observed mopping the floor, dressed in a white shirt and brown pants.
Leading up to the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, as per Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal, numerous Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, and celebrities have actively taken part in temple cleaning initiatives across India.
Watch the videos featuring Jackie Shroff and Amruta Fadnavis here:
“A person who has risen from zero to hero always understands his worth,” remarked one user. Another user expressed, “The only person whom I met, found him to be the most humble personality, both on and off cameras.”
This is the real Swachh Bharat Abhiyan,” read another comment.
Jackie Shroff, along with his actor-son Tiger Shroff, has also been extended an invitation to the ‘Pran Pratistha’ ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
A few days ago, he posted a series of pictures with the caption, “We are blessed to be a part of the most auspicious Shri Ram JanmBhoomi Mandir Praan-Pratishtha Ceremony on 22nd January at Ayodhya.”
He further expressed his gratitude, stating, “Grateful to each and every one who is involved and has contributed for so many decades to bring this historical day into the lives of us Indians. Thanks to the respected dignitaries of the incredible organization, RSS, Shri Sunil Ambekar ji, Shri Ajay Mudpe ji, and our dear friend Mahaveer Jain who visited and graced our home with the auspicious invitation!”
The preparations for the Pran Pratishtha event, anticipated to attract dignitaries and common individuals from various backgrounds, are currently in progress.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming consecration ceremony, Jackie Shroff reportedly mentioned, “It is a very significant event. We should respect it and show love.”
Prime Minister Modi is set to oversee the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of the idol of Ram Lalla at the grand temple. The Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust has scheduled the enthronement of Ram Lalla at the shrine’s sanctum-sanctorum at noon on January 22.
Several other Bollywood celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Ayushmann Khurrana, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Sunny Deol, Chiranjeevi, Asha Bhosle, Randeep Hooda, and others, have also been invited to the ceremony.