IND vs Eng: saffron scarf, tilak on forehead … Team India, Darshan Darshan Darshan, Drawn in Bhakti-Bhav

Last updated:February 08, 2025, 11:55 IST

IND VS ENG: The Indian cricket team worshiped at the Shri Jagannath temple in Puri ahead of the ODI against England. The players took blessings in the temple. The team is currently ahead 1-0 in the series.

Indian players visiting Shri Jagannath Puri Dham

New Delhi: The players of the Indian team visited Shri Jagannath Puri Dham before the second ODI against England on Sunday at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. The team members including Washington Sundar, Varun Chakraborty and Akshar Patel reached the 12th century temples.

Players made amazing darshan
The players reached the temple in the morning amidst tight security and the Shri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) welcomed him warmly. The players were taken to the throne via Bahrarana gate, where they worshiped Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra.

Puri, one of Char Dham
After visiting the temple, the players thanked their gratitude for the amazing experience. It is necessary to tell here that the Jagannath temple is considered to be the Baikuntha of the earth. Jagannath Temple is one of the four dhams of Hindus. It is believed that Lord Krishna has the heart in the idol of Lord Jagannath. Rath Yatra is organized here every year.

Second match on 9 February
The important ODI against England is only one day away. The Indian team would like to take divine energy and blessings from the Jagannath temple on the field to make a victorious start in the series. In particular, India defeated England by four wickets on 6 February. With the help of half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer (59), Shubman Gill (87) and Akshar Patel (52), India took a 1-0 lead in the first match of the three-match ODI series at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.