Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha: South Africa's Keshav Maharaj wishes on Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

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The auspicious occasion of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha is today in Ayodhya. The entire India waits in anticipation for the consecration of 'Ram Lala'.

The event is not confined to its religious abode, as many eminent personalities across various sectors will illuminate the event with their presence.

The sports fraternity is also going to be in numbers at the event and cricket is set to have the highest number of representatives. Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Venkatesh Prasad are among the Indian legends who have already reached at the venue, while many more are supposed to arrive soon.

But the Ram Mandir devotion has crossed boundaries. The Sanatan Dharma community across the world are going to celebrate the day.

South African cricketer Keshav Maharaj has wished the Indians for the special day and has spoken of harmony and peace in a video. The South African, who is Hindu by birth, is known for his devotion to God.

"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 Shree Ram," Maharaj said in the video.

Maharaj was recently in the news for his devotion and love for the 'Ram Siya Ram' song when he comes on to bat. The song was being played during India's tour to South Africa and Maharaj's persistence to play that song was the driving force.

"Obviously, something that I put forward to the media lady and requested that song to be played. For me, God has been my greatest blessing, giving me guidance and opportunity. So, it's the least that I can do and it also just gets you in your zone. It's a nice feeling walking out (into the ground) to hear 'Ram Siya Ram' playing in the background," Maharaj was quoted as saying by PTI.

The South African was also popular among the Indian netizens for the 'Om' sticker on his bat. He was hailed by Indians for not forgetting his roots and living a pious life.