In the midst of a challenging season in the IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians‘ captain, Hardik Pandya, has turned to spiritual practices to find strength and support. This marks a new side of the cricketer, similar to Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, who sought solace in spiritual endeavors during tough times in their careers.
Hardik’s spiritual journey began with a visit to the Somnath Temple in Gujarat, where he was seen performing puja and offering milk to Lord Shiva. This visit coincided with Mumbai Indians’ match against Delhi Capitals, which resulted in their first victory of the season.
Despite facing criticism and trolling from fans, particularly those loyal to former captain Rohit Sharma, Hardik’s visit to the Somnath Temple seemed to have a positive impact. He was not booed by fans during the Delhi match, indicating a shift in sentiment towards the all-rounder.
Continuing his spiritual quest, Hardik, along with his family and brother Krunal Pandya, participated in a Kirtan event at his home, chanting “Hare Rama Hare Krishna.” This spiritual side of Hardik has endeared him to fans, who have expressed their admiration for the Pandya brothers’ traditional attire and devotion.
Pandya visits Siddhivinayak Temple
In another gesture of faith, Hardik, Krunal Pandya, Ishan Kishan, and Piyush Chawla visited the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai to offer prayers.
Having found strength in spiritual support, Hardik will now aim to maintain the winning momentum as Mumbai Indians face Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. His spiritual journey serves as a reminder of the power of faith and determination in overcoming challenges and achieving success.
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