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VVS Laxman Seeks Blessings at Tirumala's Venkateswara Temple

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman visited the sacred Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh. He was given a traditional welcome by temple priests and officials upon his arrival. Laxman participated in the rituals and had darshan of the presiding deity, Lord Venkateswara. The cricketer, renowned for his match-saving innings, represented India in 134 Tests and 86 ODIs.

Key Points: VVS Laxman Visits Tirumala Temple, Offers Prayers

  • Former cricketer visits holy shrine
  • Offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara
  • Received traditional welcome from priests
  • Scored 8,781 runs in Test cricket
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VVS Laxman offers prayers at Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman visited the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, participated in rituals, and had darshan of Lord Venkateswara.

"'Laxman participated in the rituals and had darshan of the presiding deity amid tight security and the presence of devotees.'"

Tirumala, March 4

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman visited the sacred Tirumala Venkateswara Temple and offered special prayers to Lord Venkateswara on Wednesday.

Upon his arrival at the hill shrine, temple priests and officials accorded him a traditional welcome.

Laxman participated in the rituals and had darshan of the presiding deity amid tight security and the presence of devotees.

The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, is a renowned, ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Balaji), located on the seventh peak of the Seshachalam Hills.

Laxman represented Team India in 134 Tests, across which he scored 8,781 runs in 225 innings at an average of 45.97. 17 centuries and 56 half-centuries have come out of his bat, with the best score of 281.

He also played 86 ODIs for Men in Blue, scoring 2,338 runs at an average of 30.76. He scored six centuries and 10 half-centuries in the format, with the best score of 131.

Laxman's many match-saving innings and his partnerships with lower-order batters earned him the nickname 'Very Very Special' Laxman.

- ANI

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Priya S
That 281 in Kolkata... what an innings! It feels right that a player known for his calmness and grace seeks blessings at Tirupati. A true legend on and off the field.
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Rahul R
While it's nice to see, I do hope the temple administration ensures that VIP visits don't disrupt the darshan for common devotees who wait for hours. The security and special treatment can sometimes create long delays for others.
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Anjali F
As a Telugu person, it makes me so proud! Tirumala is our heart. Seeing a Hyderabadi legend like Laxman garu there is special. May Lord Venkateswara always bless him.
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David E
Visiting from the UK and had the chance to go to Tirumala last year. It's an incredible place, the scale and devotion is awe-inspiring. Great to see a sporting icon paying respects there.
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Karthik V
His partnership with Dravid in that Eden Gardens test was like a prayer answered for Indian cricket fans! Maybe he went to give thanks for that victory 😄. A true gentleman of the game.

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