Virat-Anushka visit Simhachalam Temple with family:All-rounder Washington Sundar accompanies the cricketer; Kohli has also been to Vrindavan, Ayodhya

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli, along with his family and all-rounder Washington Sundar, visited the famous Simhachalam temple in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. The visit came a day after India clinched the ODI series against South Africa, where Kohli delivered an outstanding performance. A 2-minute 36-second video from the temple showed Kohli performing traditional rituals with devotion. Washington Sundar was also seen accompanying him during the visit. The peaceful temple visit seemed to offer a spiritual pause for the players before they rejoined the national squad. The Indian team, after completing their ODI commitments, has now reached Cuttack to prepare for the upcoming T20 series against South Africa. The first match of the five-game series will be played on December 9. Kohli performs a special ritual at Simhachalam Temple During the visit, Virat Kohli participated in the traditional Kappasthambham Alinganam, a ritual where devotees embrace the sacred pillar inside the temple. This ritual is believed to bring blessings and strength to those who perform it. The video showed Kohli praying quietly, surrounded by priests and temple officials. A temple official confirmed Kohli’s visit and said, “Kohli came to visit the temple with his family members and some of his Indian team colleagues.” After the darshan, the priests recited Vedic mantras accompanied by the sound of the nadaswaram. The players were then offered sacred temple cloth, prasad, and a framed image of the deity as a blessing from the Devasthanam. Virat Kohli’s incredible form in the ODI series Virat Kohli visited the temple a day after finishing a remarkable ODI series against South Africa. The Indian batter scored 302 runs at an average of 151.00, including two centuries in the three-match series. His unbeaten 66 runs in the third ODI helped India secure a dominant 9-wicket victory and clinch the series 2-1. India legend’s consistency and calmness at the crease have once again made him the centerpiece of India’s batting lineup ahead of the T20 series. His performances have boosted the team’s confidence after a difficult Test series earlier in the tour. Indian Team arrives in Cuttack for T20 series After the temple visit, the Indian team traveled to Cuttack to begin preparations for the T20 series. Head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen arriving at the airport, along with several players. Washington Sundar and wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson were also spotted in Cuttack. Young batter Tilak Varma arrived with the rest of the squad. Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh was seen giving a salute to fans as he stepped out, drawing attention from the local crowd. The team is in high spirits after the ODI series win and is now focused on adjusting to the shortest format of the game. First T20I on December 9 in Barabati Stadium The first match of the five-match T20 series between India and South Africa will be played on December 9 in Cuttack. India will aim to continue their winning momentum from the ODIs, while South Africa will look to bounce back after a disappointing limited-overs performance. India had earlier suffered a 2-0 clean sweep in the two-match Test series, making the upcoming T20 games important for restoring balance and confidence.