Nitish Kumar Reddy climbs Tirumala temple stairs on knees after returning from Australia tour (WATCH)

By Sunita Iyer  |  First Published Jan 14, 2025, 11:10 AM IST

Nitish Kumar Reddy, a rising star of Team India, recently visited the sacred Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh, fulfilling a heartfelt vow he made earlier.

Nitish Kumar Reddy climbs Tirumala temple stairs on knees after returning from Australia tour (WATCH) snt

Nitish Kumar Reddy, a rising star of Team India, recently visited the sacred Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh, fulfilling a heartfelt vow he made earlier. The cricketer’s spiritual journey comes on the heels of his remarkable performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he scored a century against Australia.

Reddy’s stunning knock featured 10 boundaries and a six, a milestone that not only underscored his exceptional skills but also earned him a place in the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series in England. The young cricketer’s devotion was captured in a video shared on social media, where he was seen climbing the temple steps on his knees—a common act of reverence among devotees seeking divine blessings.

Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy reached Tirumala hill top on knees to have darshan of Lord Venkateswara.

Nitish a native or Vizag had recently performed well during the test series. pic.twitter.com/NusdMv3pLG

— Sudhakar Udumula (@sudhakarudumula)

Nitish Kumar Reddy climbing stairs of Tirupati after scoring ton in his debut series. The peace is in the feet of Govinda 🧡 pic.twitter.com/23xKmNOpaC

— Pari (@BluntIndianGal)

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Tirumala, home to the renowned Sri Venkateswara Temple, sees millions of visitors each year, and Reddy’s visit coincided with a particularly busy day, with over 70,966 pilgrims offering their prayers. Among them, 15,681 devotees submitted offerings, contributing to the temple’s collections, which totaled Rs 2.95 crore.

The temple staff extended their hospitality to the cricketer and other devotees, ensuring they were provided with breakfast and milk during their visit. Reddy’s journey to the sacred site was not just a personal act of gratitude but also a source of pride for his fans, who view his blend of sportsmanship and spirituality as inspiring.

As Nitish Kumar Reddy prepares for the T20I series against England, he will aim to channel the positivity from this pilgrimage into his performance on the field. The Indian team faces crucial challenges ahead, including the much-anticipated Champions Trophy, where Reddy will look to make a lasting impact.

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