Cricket veteran Shikhar Dhawan recently embarked on a profound spiritual retreat, making a heartfelt visit to the revered Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. On a tranquil Sunday morning, he devoutly participated in the sacred Bhasma Aarti ritual, clad in traditional Bhagva Vastra alongside other worshippers. Online videos beautifully captured the serene and spiritual ambiance surrounding his presence at the ancient temple.
The Bhasma Aarti, an early morning ceremony, holds immense spiritual significance at Mahakaleshwar. It’s a moment when devotees converge to experience the divine aura of Lord Mahakal. During the ritual, Dhawan was observed in the temple’s Nandi Hall section, offering prayers in unison with countless other devout attendees.
Adding another fascinating dimension to Dhawan’s spiritual side, fellow Indian batter Abhishek Sharma recently opened up about the profound impact Dhawan has had on his own cricketing path. ‘Shikhar Dhawan taught me the power of manifestation,’ Abhishek revealed. ‘He emphasized visualizing success as if it has already happened. He even invited me home to discuss this, encouraging me to start a diary where I’d write down affirmations like, ‘I am the best player for India, I have won many matches for the team.’ This practice profoundly changed my approach.’
Sharma further shared a compelling anecdote: ‘Before one particular game, I decided to take it a step further. Instead of just journaling, I wrote ‘This one is for Orange Army’ on a small chit and kept it in my pocket. I played on, completely forgetting about it until I reached my century. The moment I celebrated, the memory of that chit flooded back, and I pulled it out. It was incredible.’