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Virat Kohli Visits Simhachalam Temple After ODI Series Win

Temple officials said he performed the Kappasthambham Alinganam ritual and received ceremonial honours during the visit.

Overview

  • Kohli visited Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, a day after India sealed the ODI series 2–1 over South Africa.
  • The temple’s account, carried by PTI, said he arrived with family and Team India representatives and was escorted for darshan.
  • Priests facilitated Kappasthambham Alinganam and later presented the Shesha Vasthram, a portrait of the deity, and prasadam.
  • Reports noted Washington Sundar, fielding coach T. Dilip and Andhra Cricket Association officials were present during the prayers.
  • Some outlets shared visuals suggesting he appeared alone with security, highlighting a discrepancy with the temple’s official description.