As per usual, Dhoni, who was accompanied by law enforcement, was surrounded by enthusiastic supporters looking to capture selfies with the renowned cricketer.
MS Dhoni (Images via X)
With only a month remaining until the commencement of the Indian Premier League (IPL), is ensuring that he utilizes his time away from the cricket field productively by visiting his ancestral village in Almora, vacationing in Dubai, and most recently, paying a visit to the Deori Naa temple in Ranchi. A video of his temple visit has emerged on social media and has quickly gained widespread attention.
As per usual, Dhoni, who was accompanied by law enforcement, was surrounded by enthusiastic supporters looking to capture selfies with the renowned cricketer. In certain images, the 42-year-old could be seen carrying the ‘chunari’ and ‘coconut prasad’ for the offering.
MS Dhoni paid a visit to the Deori Maa Temple to seek blessings ahead of the IPL 2024. pic.twitter.com/QfW95MwAwb
MS Dhoni at Deori Temple ahead of IPL 2024. ❤️#MSDhoni @MSDhoni #WhistlePodupic.twitter.com/BolC6QlxeW
MS Dhoni at Deori Maa Temple seeking blessings from God. pic.twitter.com/FUoHhogiLf
Dhoni is a frequent visitor to this temple, with videos and pictures of him seeking blessings at this temple having previously gone viral.
MS Dhoni is one of those athletes in India who receives adoration and respect from fans despite his retirement (Dhoni retired in 2020 but still participates in the IPL). Social media is inundated with images and videos of exuberant fans flocking to catch a glimpse of Dhoni or take selfies with him.
Another video of this nature has surfaced on social media. Dhoni playfully evaded a group of fans who pursued him until Thala finally halted for the selfies. However, some fans have commented that the video is part of an advertisement.
Fans Chasing Mahi ❤️😄#MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/IjhZ2ySjwR
The IPL is set to commence on March 22, with the final taking place on May 26. Dhoni will likely participate in his final IPL and will strive to lead the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a record-breaking sixth IPL title. In IPL 2023, CSK emerged victorious over the Gujarat Titans (GT) led by Hardik Pandya to secure their fifth trophy.