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Virat Kohli Attends Bhasma Aarti At Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple - WATCH
Shivam Sharma | January 17, 2026 12:11 PM CST

Former India skipper Virat Kohli chose to start his Saturday in a place where he wasn't a "King," but a devotee.

At dawn on January 17, 2026, the Indian batting icon stepped away from noise to find a moment of stillness at the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain.

Arriving in the pre-dawn darkness alongside teammate Kuldeep Yadav, Kohli participated in the legendary Bhasma Aarti.

Wearing a simple traditional dhoti, Kohli was spotted sitting on the floor of Nandi Hall, with hands folded.

For those who watched him, the sight was a striking contrast to the aggressive, "fist-pumping" athlete the world knows. Here, amidst the scent of incense and the ancient vibration of Vedic chants, he looked like a man simply trying to recharge his soul.

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Kuldeep Yadav, a frequent visitor to the temple, sat beside him, later telling reporters that the visit was about seeking "inner strength" for the challenges ahead.

The visit follows a similar pilgrimage by Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and KL Rahul just a day prior.

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