- India head coach Gautam Gambhir visited Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple.
- Gambhir sought blessings for country and team’s well-being.
- This visit followed India’s T20I loss, series level.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir visited Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple on Sunday ahead of the third T20I against West Indies in Indore. Accompanied by batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, Gambhir offered prayers at the revered shrine and sought blessings for the country and the Indian team.
Gautam Gambhir Visits Mahakaleshwar Temple
Gambhir visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh before India’s third T20I against West Indies at Holkar Stadium in Indore. The visit came as the five-match series continued, with both teams looking to gain an advantage in the contest.
Speaking about the visit, Gambhir expressed gratitude for the opportunity to seek blessings at the shrine. He also prayed for the well-being of the country and the continued success of the Indian team.
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Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: Indian Cricket Team head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak visit Mahakaleshwar Temple and seek blessings https://t.co/haZAyJyuDA
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“Baba has blessed me again and called me for darshan, for which I am truly grateful. May his blessings remain upon us all and the entire nation, and may our country and the Indian team continue to do well,” Gambhir said.
Why Is Mahakaleshwar Temple Significant?
The Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is among Madhya Pradesh’s most prominent religious sites and attracts devotees throughout the year.
The temple is particularly known for its Bhasma Aarti, a ritual performed in the early hours of the morning. Devotees from across India visit the shrine to offer prayers and seek blessings.
Gambhir’s visit came after India lost the second T20I against West Indies in Ranchi. The visitors chased down a target of 250 with six wickets in hand, levelling the series.
India will now turn their attention to the third match in Indore as they look to respond to the defeat and regain the lead in the series.
