After winning a crucial 3-match ODI series against South Africa, Virat Kohli visited Simhachalam Temple in Visakhapatnam. The 3rd and last ODI match against South Africa was in city. So on the day after the third match, the Indian batting legend went to the temple for Puja. A large number of crowds were there in the temple to give witness the sacred moment of Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli paid a visit in Simhachalam Temple in Visakhapatnam

Virat Kohli was the highest scorer in the ODI series against South Africa, scoring two centuries and a half-century. For his strong performance, he was also named Player of the Series. In the final match of the series, Virat Kohli played an unbeaten inning of 65 runs. Virat Kohli appeared immersed in devotion after the victory in the final ODI in Visakhapatnam.

The next day, as the team players departed for their homes, Virat Kohli, wearing a white kurta, a tilak on his forehead, and a puja thali in his hand, visited the famous Simhachalam Temple in Visakhapatnam. Videos and photos of this devotional gesture by Virat Kohli are rapidly going viral on social media.

Lord Narasimha is worshipped at the Simhachalam Temple in Visakhapatnam. According to mythological beliefs, the devotee Prahlad built the temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha. It is believed that Lord Narasimha incarnated at this very spot to slay the demon king Hiranyakashipu. Prahlad then applied sandalwood paste to Lord Narasimha to calm his anger. This is why the idol of Lord Narasimha in the Simhachalam Temple remains covered in sandalwood paste throughout the year.

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