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Temple Serenity: Kohli Offers Prayers After Victory
7 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Virat Kohli visited a temple in Visakhapatnam with family.
- The visit followed India's series-clinching win against South Africa.
- Temple rituals included embracing a sacred pillar and Veda chanting.
In a moment of spiritual reflection, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and his family members visited the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. The visit took place following a significant sporting achievement for the nation.
Team India had just secured a dominant nine-wicket victory against South Africa, sealing the series with a 2-1 win. This triumph set the stage for Kohli's serene visit to the temple, where he was accompanied by his family and fellow Team India representatives, including all-rounder Washington Sundar.
Temple officials warmly received the group, guiding them through sacred rituals. They participated in the Kappasthambham Alinganam, a ritual involving embracing the sacred pillar, before proceeding for darshan. Later, scholars performed Veda Ashirvachanam, accompanied by Nadaswaram music, and the visitors were presented with the temple's Shesha Vasthram, a portrait of the deity, and prasadam.
