Ujjain: Ahead of India’s 4th Test match with Australia, ace cricketer Virat Kohli was seen seeking blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple with his wife Anushka Sharma. Several videos and pictures of the two seeking divine blessings in the holy shrines have gone viral.
Anushka and Virat also participated in the ‘Bhasma Aarti’ on the occasion. Bhasma aarti (offering with ashes) is a famous ritual here and is performed during the Brahma Muhurta between 4 and 5:30 in the morning.
After that the couple reached the sanctum sanctorum of the temple and performed Jalabhishek.
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Virat could be seen wearing a dhoti and Anushka opted for a light peach-coloured saree, following the guidelines for performing the puja. Virat was also seen praying.
After worship consecration, they spaent some time in the temple premises. Earlier, Virat and Anushka had embarked on a spiritual trip to Rishikesh.