"Always a great privilege": Kangana Ranaut's Divine Ayodhya Visit
Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut describes her visit to the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya as a divine privilege and a memorable experience.
In a moment of spiritual reflection, actress and Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut visited the sacred Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. Describing the experience as profoundly divine, the BJP MP shared her heartfelt emotions after performing darshan of Ram Lalla.
A Divine and Memorable Experience
While interacting with the media following her visit, Kangana expressed that stepping into the holy land of Ayodhya is a rare and sacred honor. She noted that the purity of the land itself provides a sense of peace that is hard to describe.
"Coming to the holy land of Ayodhya is always a great privilege," Kangana stated. She added that seeing such a sacred and pure land was a spiritual milestone. "It felt really good, and the other temples in this huge, beautiful complex are also amazing. Now it feels like we'll have to spend at least a full day here with the family to feel completely satisfied."
The Ram Mandir, a monumental temple complex dedicated to Lord Rama at his traditional birthplace, Ram Janmabhoomi, remains a focal point of devotion for millions. The temple was officially inaugurated on January 22, 2024.
Legal Battle Over Personality Rights
While her spiritual journey took her to Ayodhya, Kangana Ranaut has also been navigating significant legal proceedings in Delhi. The actor-turned-politician recently approached the Delhi High Court to seek protection of her personality and publicity rights.
The legal action seeks to prevent the unauthorized commercial exploitation of her identity, including her name, image, voice, and likeness. This move follows concerns regarding the rise of fake news and AI-generated content that uses her persona without permission.
During a recent hearing, Justice Vikas Mahajan examined various digital content, including memes and animated pieces, some of which were noted as satirical. While Kangana's counsel, Advocate Saket Sikri, clarified they were not pressing for the immediate removal of all satirical content at this stage, the court has issued summons to address the unauthorized use of her identity. The matter is currently scheduled for further hearings in early 2027.