‘Jai Shri Ram’: South Africa cricketer Keshav Maharaj's wish on Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya

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‘Jai Shri Ram’: South Africa cricketer Keshav Maharaj's wish on Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya

South African left-arm spinner, Keshav Maharaj wished for peace and harmony through spiritual enlightenment in a video posted on his social media handle.

South Africa cricketer Keshav Maharaj, a Hindu by birth, extended his wishes to the Indian community in South Africa for the Ram Mandir 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The left-arm spinner, who is currently leading the Durban Super Giants SA T20, wished for peace and harmony through spiritual enlightenment in a video posted on his social media handle.

"Namaste everyone. I just want to wish my Indian community in South Africa for the inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya tomorrow. May there be peace, harmony, and spiritual enlightenment to all. Jai Shri Ram." the South African said.

Earlier, Maharaj was in the news for the 'Ram Siya Ram' song played during the Test matches and ODIs during India's tour of South Africa whenever he walked into bat. The song also attracted interested reactions from KL Rahul (during the ODIs) and Virat Kohli (during the Tests). The 33-year-old said it was his way of showing gratitude to God.

South African Spinner Keshav Maharaj wishes everyone ahead of the Pran Pratishtha of Lord Rama in Ram Temple.🚩

Jai Shree Ram 🚩🙏#KeshavMaharaj #RamMandirPranPratishta #PranPratishta #RamMandir #AyodhaRamMandir pic.twitter.com/cDTD045g5k
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