No, Ram Lalla did not blink his eyes; it’s the AI video confusing devotees of a miracle
Chandigarh, January 23
The pran pratishtha ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, on Monday, turned into a jubilant celebration, echoing the spirit of Diwali.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi immersed himself in the sacred rituals. However, stealing the spotlight was the 51-inch Ram Lalla idol, adorned with golden ornaments, precious stones and flowers.
What has become even more captivating for devotees on social media is a seemingly lifelike display of Ram Lalla’s idol blinking its eyes and expressing through facial movements in an AI video.
Watch it here:
Now who did this? 🤩🙏 #Ram #RamMandir #RamMandirPranPrathistha #RamLallaVirajman #AyodhaRamMandir #Ayodha pic.twitter.com/2tOdav7GD6
— happymi (@happymi_) January 22, 2024
The lifelike portrayal has fooled many online users, with comments expressing amazement and belief in miracles.
However, the idol had previously sparked controversy when a viral photograph revealed Ram Lalla’s eyes, prompting chief priest Satyendra Das to demand an investigation into the matter.