Tirumala: Hardik Pandya, along with his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma, offered prayers at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, on Sunday. The couple participated in the renowned Suprabhatam Seva held in the morning and received the blessings of Lord Venkateswara. Their pictures and videos from the temple premises are being widely shared across social media.
Did Hardik shave his head?
The cricketer, during his temple visit for darshan of Venkateshwara, was wearing a white kurta and dhoti, but what grabbed everyone’s attention about him was his shaved head, which might have been done as a tradition for fulfilling some religious offering.
Whereas Mahieka was wearing a white printed salwar suit. Throughout the entire visit, both maintained their devotion and performed the worship according to the traditions.
For the temple visit, Hardik wore traditional Indian clothing, a kurta and dhoti, while Mahieka wore a white printed salwar suit.
Has Hardik taken a break due to an injury?
The Indian all-rounder is currently on a break due to his injury. His fans see his visit to Tirupati Balaji as a start before a new phase and upcoming cricket matches.
Hardik Pandya has been on a break since IPL 2026 due to back stiffness and a subsequent thigh muscle injury. According to media reports, Hardik is fully fit and ready to return to Team India. He has also completed the return-to-play protocol at the BCCI’s Center of Excellence, which is mandatory for any injured player. He is likely to return in the next white-ball series.
