Ishant Sharma Takes a Holy Dip at Mahakumbh 2025, Expresses Inner Peace and Divine Energy
Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma, a veteran of 100-plus Tests, has recently taken the sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam in Mahakumbh, Prayagraj, ahead of his IPL 2025 season with Gujarat Titans. The 35-year-old pacer shared a series of pictures on his Instagram account, expressing his experience of feeling "divine energy and inner peace."
The IPL 2025 Squad
As part of the Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2025 squad, Ishant Sharma will be one of the key players to watch out for. The 300-plus Test wicket-taker last played for India in 2021. He was picked up by the Gujarat Titans for ₹75 lakh during the 2024 IPL auction. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to begin on March 22, with the first match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Other Cricketers and Celebrities at Mahakumbh
This year’s Mahakumbh has seen a number of cricketers and celebrities taking part in the holy rituals. Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina had also visited Mahakumbh earlier in January to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam. Other celebrities like singer Kailash Kher and film producer Boney Kapoor have also taken part in the festivities.
Celebrity Participation
Ishant Sharma is not the only sports personality to participate in Mahakumbh 2025. Other celebrities like Mukesh Ambani and family, Apple founder Steve Jobs’ widow Laurene Powell, and Indian celebrities like Anupam Kher and Tamannaah Bhatia have also taken part in the festival. Tamannaah Bhatia was seen taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, as captured in a video that went viral on social media.
Mahakumbh 2025: The Largest Religious Gathering in India
Mahakumbh 2025, one of India’s largest religious gatherings, began on January 12 and is set to conclude on February 26, the same day as Maha Shivratri. The festival, which attracts millions of devotees from across the country, has seen a significant increase in attendance in recent days. As of Sunday afternoon, over 607.4 million devotees had taken a dip in the Triveni Sangam, according to reports.
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