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Sharma and Virat Kohli traveled to Vrindavan on Monday, April 20, and had a spiritual conversation with Premanand Ji Maharaj at his Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram at Varah Ghat. The visit took place on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya and quickly gained attention after a picture went viral on social media. In the picture, the couple can be seen sitting quietly with a large gathering, listening attentively to the saint's preachings. This was Anushka and Virat's third visit to the ashram in the last five months.
Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli Visit Premanand Maharaj
The couple arrived in Vrindavan on Monday morning and sought blessings from Premanand Ji Maharaj. Known for their strong spiritual inclinations,
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have been regular visitors to this ashram over the past few years, often sitting with the saint to discuss life lessons, the meaning of relationships, and the path of devotion.Their previous visits have also been well documented. Virushka visited the ashram in February this year, shortly after their son Akaay's birthday. Before that, they visited three times in 2025, in January with their children, in May just a day after Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, and again in December.
Virat Kohli Instagram 'Like' Row
Just days before the Vrindavan visit, Virat Kohli found himself at the centre of an unexpected social media storm. Eagle-eyed fans spotted that his verified Instagram account had briefly liked a photo posted by German influencer LizLaz, only for the like to disappear within hours. Screenshots spread rapidly across platforms and the moment quickly turned into a trending topic nationwide.The incident drew instant comparisons to a similar episode in 2025, when Kohli's account had liked a picture of Avneet Kaur. That time, the cricketer had attributed it to an algorithm glitch. This latest episode reignited the same debate online, flooding social media with memes and jokes about his Instagram activity.
What LizLaz Said About The Row?
LizLaz said she woke up to find herself trending all over the news before she had even checked her phone. She revealed that friends and followers had already begun sending her links to articles and her inbox was flooded with messages from Indian fans who had discovered her account through the controversy.Speaking to the media, LizLaz said she actually felt sorry for Virat Kohli. She believed the like was most likely unintentional and that the scale of attention it received was far beyond what the moment deserved. She described the entire experience as overwhelming yet flattering while expressing her wish to visit India again soon.
Virat Kohli In In IPL 2026
RCB's most recent IPL 2026 game was on Saturday against Delhi Capitals at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which they lost. With a five-day break before their next game against Gujarat Titans on Friday, he used the time for this spiritual retreat to Vrindavan.RCB are currently placed second in the IPL 2026 points table with eight points from six games, four wins and two losses.