Indian cricketer KL Rahul visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain before the crucial third ODI against New Zealand. He sought the blessings of Lord Shiva ahead of the series decider at Holkar Stadium in Indore. Rahul offered prayers at one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and performed ritual worship of Nandi during his visit.
Rahul, known for his visits to the temple, had previously arrived with his parents before the start of IPL 2024 to pray for his team’s success. He also visited the temple with his wife Athiya Shetty before the Indore Test in 2023. The 32-year-old cricketer has been in excellent form during the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, scoring a remarkable hundred in the second match.
Despite Rahul’s outstanding performance, India faced a seven-wicket loss against New Zealand in the second ODI. Daryl Mitchell’s century led New Zealand to victory, leveling the series 1-1. Indian coach Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak also visited the Mahakal Temple early in the morning to participate in the Bhasma Aarti.
During the ritual, both coaches sought the blessings of Lord Mahakal and prayed for Team India’s success in the upcoming match. After the Aarti, Gambhir and Kotak had darshan of Lord Mahakal and performed customary rituals by offering water to Nandi. Gambhir, a frequent visitor to the temple, had previously participated in the Bhasma Aarti on multiple occasions.
