Mathura, February 17 – Indian cricketer Virat Kohli visited the holy town of Vrindavan along with his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, where they sought blessings from spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj at the Keli Kunj Ashram on Tuesday.
The couple arrived at the ashram early in the morning, around 5:30 a.m., and spent nearly an hour participating in prayers and devotional activities.
In a video released by the Ashram on their YouTube channel, "Bhajan Marg," Virat and Anushka were seen sitting silently with a large crowd in the ashram hall, listening to Premanand Maharaj's sermons and enjoying the Keertan.
This visit came shortly after their son Akaay's birthday on February 15, making the occasion particularly special for the family.
This is not the first time Anushka and Kohli have travelled to Vrindavan for spiritual guidance. The couple has made several quiet trips in the past to seek blessings from Premanand Maharaj. During one of their earlier interactions, the spiritual leader spoke about life's ultimate purpose and the journey of devotion guided by one's guru.
Over the past few years, the couple's spiritual inclination has been evident. In 2023, they visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple and also paid respects at the Neem Karoli Baba Ashram, among other religious sites.
Meanwhile, Virat will return to the field next month when he will play for his team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). RCB will be competing as defending champions for the first time, and all eyes will be on their stalwart Virat when they take the field in the first match of the season.
Virat will also play for India in July, when the team will play a crucial ODI series in England, which will start on July 14 in Birmingham.
Virat was in excellent form in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, which was played at the beginning of the year. He scored 240 runs in just three matches, and fans will hope that Virat continues his form in England.
