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In a remarkable display of spiritual devotion, four of India’s prominent cricketers, Tilak Varma, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma, and Ravi Bishnoi, recently participated in the sacred ‘Bhasma Aarti’ at Mahakaleshwar Mandir in Ujjain. The spiritual sojourn took place while Team India was in Madhya Pradesh for the second T20I of the three-match series against Afghanistan at the Holkar Cricket Stadium.
Mahakaleshwar Mandir: Where tradition meets devotion
The Mahakaleshwar Mandir holds immense significance for Hindus, with its ancient roots and the revered deity Lord Shiva, worshipped as Mahakal. The Bhasma Aarti, performed in the early morning, symbolizes the delicate nature of life and the perpetual cycle of creation and destruction.
Indian cricketers pay homage at Mahakaleshwar Mandir
Despite their busy schedules, the cricketers took a break to pay homage at Mahakaleshwar Mandir, participating in the soul-stirring Bhasma Aarti. The video capturing this spiritual moment quickly went viral, drawing praise from fans who admired the players for staying connected to their roots.
Here’s the video:
#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh | Indian cricketers Tilak Varma, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma & Ravi Bishnoi attend 'Bhasma Aarti' performed at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain. pic.twitter.com/PGYyiS809h
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) January 14, 2024
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About the match in Indore:
While the cricketers found solace in the divine atmosphere of Mahakaleshwar Mandir, it is also noteworthy that India emerged victorious in the second game against Afghanistan in Indore, sealing the series.
Afghanistan’s fight
Winning the toss, India chose to bowl first, setting Afghanistan a challenging target. The Afghan team faced a daunting task, posting a total of 172 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Gulbadin Naib emerged as the standout performer with a scintillating knock of 57 runs off 35 balls, including five fours and four sixes. However, the Indian bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh, took crucial wickets at regular intervals.
India seal the series
In response, India displayed a dominant batting performance, effortlessly chasing down the target. Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s spectacular innings of 68 runs off 34 balls set the tone for India’s successful run chase. Shivam Dube‘s quickfire 63 off 32 balls also contributed significantly. India secured a commendable six-wicket win, clinching the series with two consecutive victories.
Axar Patel‘s stellar all-around performance earned him the well-deserved title of Player of the Match, highlighting India’s formidable cricketing prowess.
