Overview

• Dhoni offered prayers and participated in temple rituals alongside his wife, Sakshi, and daughter, Ziva, during Saturday’s visit near Ranchi.
• Maa Dewri Mandir, located about 60 kilometers from Ranchi, is known for its joint tribal priest and Brahmin ceremonies.
• The family’s pilgrimage video quickly went viral on social media, reinforcing Dhoni’s humble and devout public persona.
• This trip follows Dhoni’s break after Chennai Super Kings’ disappointing IPL 2025 campaign and ongoing questions about his playing future.
• Repeated visits by Dhoni have boosted the temple’s profile and local tourism, cementing its role as his personal place of faith.