Virat Kohli’s life changed in more ways than one after he married Anushka Sharma in 2017.
The cricket superstar was already one of the biggest names in Indian sport. He had the aggression, the fame, the records and the kind of competitive fire that made every match feel personal. But over the years, another side of Virat started becoming increasingly visible — his spiritual side.
And Anushka has been part of that journey.
It would be unfair to say that Virat suddenly became spiritual after marrying Anushka, because his interest in spirituality has developed over time. But their life together has certainly brought more attention to the quieter, more reflective side of the cricketer.
The couple has repeatedly been seen visiting spiritual places and seeking blessings. Their visits to Vrindavan and meetings with Premanand Maharaj have especially caught people’s attention because they don’t look like typical celebrity appearances.Premanand Govind Sharan Maharaj is a spiritual leader and saint based in Vrindavan.
Virat and Anushka simply sit, listen and seek guidance. There is no grand entrance, no promotional moment and no attempt to make the visit about fame.
That change is particularly interesting when you look at Virat’s journey as a cricketer.
For years, his personality was built around intensity. Winning mattered. Records mattered. Proving himself mattered. But with time, his public approach began to look more balanced. He has spoken about the importance of peace, faith and perspective, while his actions have increasingly reflected an interest in spirituality.
His connection with Premanand Maharaj is perhaps the clearest example.
Virat and Anushka have visited the spiritual leader in Vrindavan on multiple occasions. During their meetings, they have listened to conversations about devotion, humility, karma and maintaining a spiritual practice. Anushka has also spoken emotionally during one of their meetings, showing that these visits are clearly meaningful to the couple.
Then came another detail fans couldn’t miss — the tulsi mala.
During their visits to Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan, both Virat and Anushka have been seen wearing tulsi malas and tilaks. For devotees, tulsi is closely associated with Lord Krishna and bhakti, making the mala a symbol of faith and devotion rather than just an accessory.
On Virat, it feels especially striking. The cricketer once known mostly for his fierce personality and superstar lifestyle is now often seen embracing these quieter symbols of spirituality.For him and Anushka, the mala seems to have become a small but meaningful part of their spiritual journey.
A Different Side Of Virat
Virat Kohli hasn’t lost his competitive spirit — he has simply found a quieter side of himself.
Since marrying Anushka Sharma, spirituality has increasingly become a visible part of their journey, from temple visits to their repeated meetings with Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan. The tulsi mala and peaceful moments away from cricket offer a glimpse of a Virat the scoreboard doesn’t show.
He is still the cricketer who loves winning, but today there seems to be something more beyond the trophies and records — faith, balance and peace.
And perhaps that’s the biggest change in Virat’s journey: he is no longer just chasing victories; he is also learning to find peace beyond them.
