MP unites in prayer as India take on South Africa:Chhatarpur villagers cheer local star Kranti Gaur hoping for maiden ICC Women’s title

The final match of the Women’s Cricket World Cup is being played today in Mumbai between India and South Africa. In this championship clash, Kranti Gaur, a daughter of Chhatarpur district in Madhya Pradesh, is part of the Indian team. There is great excitement in Kranti’s native village, Ghuwara. The villagers have set up an LED screen to watch the match together. Her family and villagers are hopeful that Kranti will deliver a strong performance in the final. South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first. The toss was delayed due to continuous rain in Mumbai. Meanwhile, prayers and special rituals are being held across Madhya Pradesh for India’s victory. At the famous Maa Baglamukhi Temple on Bhairavgarh Road in Ujjain, devotees performed a ritual fire ceremony (havan) using chillies to seek blessings for the team’s success. Similarly, in Bhopal, a havan was organised by the Shram Shri Seva Sansthan at Sonagiri Square. See pictures of Kranti Gaud’s village – Praying for victory with Havan in Bhopal
Before the Women’s Cricket World Cup final, a special Havan was organized in the capital for the victory of the Indian team. The Havan was performed by Shram Shri Seva Sansthan at Sonagiri Square. In which prayers were offered for India’s victory.