Gautam Gambhir Seeks Blessings at Kalighat Temple: Former Indian cricketer and current mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Gautam Gambhir, made a spiritual visit to Kolkata’s renowned Kalighat temple on Friday, in preparation for KKR’s upcoming match against Lucknow at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium on Sunday, April 14.
The KKR franchise shared a heartwarming video capturing Gambhir’s temple visit, where he wholeheartedly participated in rituals and received blessings from the temple priest. The blessings bestowed upon him were the sacred ‘Mata ki Chunri’ and a fragrant garland, symbolizing divine protection and support.
The franchise expressed their reverence with the caption “Jai Maa Kaali,” acknowledging the importance of seeking divine intervention before the crucial encounter.
Gambhir’s spiritual visit follows in the footsteps of his teammates, who also sought blessings at the Kalighat temple on April 11, Thursday. Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy, Venkatesh Iyer, and Varun Chakravarthy, among others, were seen in a video shared on the franchise’s social media handle, paying their respects and seeking divine favor for success on the cricket field.
Such gestures not only reflect the players’ reverence for tradition but also underline the significance of spiritual preparation alongside physical training in the pursuit of victory.
