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Kohli Visits Simhachalam Temple After ODI Series Win

VISAKHAPATNAM, India – December 7, 2025 – Indian cricket star Virat Kohli visited the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Simhachalam in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, a day after India secured the One Day International (ODI) cricket series victory against South Africa in the same city.

Kohli was accompanied by all-rounder Washington Sundar, fielding coach T. Dilip, and members of the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA). They were greeted by Simhachalam Devasthanam officials, who welcomed the group to the temple.

The former Indian captain offered special prayers to the deity after embracing the sacred ‘Kappa Sthamba’ pillar. Vedic scholars blessed the visitors with traditional ‘Veda Ashirvachanam’, accompanied by musical instruments and Vedic chants. The Simhachalam Devasthanam honored Kohli with a ‘Swami Vari Sesha Vastram’ (sacred cloth), a portrait of the deity, and prasadam (blessed food).

Kohli’s presence at the temple surprised many devotees, who captured photos and videos that quickly went viral on social media.

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