- Cricketer Hardik Pandya visited Tirumala temple with Mahieka Sharma.
- They participated in the sacred Suprabhatham Seva, offered prayers.
- Pandya appeared with a tonsured head, wearing traditional white attire.
- Their joint temple visit intensified relationship speculation online.
Hardik Pandya visited the revered Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, on Sunday, where he took part in the sacred Suprabhatham Seva. Accompanied by his rumoured girlfriend Mahieka Sharma, the all-rounder sought the blessings of Lord Venkateswara. Images and videos from their temple visit quickly spread across social media, drawing widespread attention from fans.
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Hardik Pandya Attends Sacred Suprabhatham Seva At Tirumala
Hardik Pandya arrived at the Tirumala shrine early on Sunday to participate in the temple’s renowned Suprabhatham Seva, one of the first rituals performed each morning to awaken the presiding deity.
Mahieka Sharma accompanied the Indian cricketer during the visit, and the pair offered prayers together at the temple. Their appearance at one of India’s most revered pilgrimage sites has generated significant buzz online, with visuals from the visit circulating widely across social media platforms.
Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh: Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and his girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma, participated in the Suprabhatham Seva at the shrine of Lord Venkateswara. pic.twitter.com/nGf5Q1GWSt
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Cricketer Seen In Traditional Attire With Tonsured Head
For the temple visit, Hardik wore a traditional white kurta-pyjama and was seen with a freshly tonsured head and a tilak on his forehead. Mahieka Sharma also chose a white traditional outfit, reflecting the religious significance of the occasion.
Throughout the visit, both were seen participating in the rituals with devotion while observing the customs followed at the temple.
VIDEO | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh: Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya offers prayers during the Suprabhata Seva at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala.
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/HKdtPmcyC3
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 2, 2026
Relationship Continues To Spark Speculation
Hardik Pandya and Mahieka Sharma have been spotted together on several occasions in recent months, fuelling speculation about their relationship. However, neither Hardik nor Mahieka has publicly confirmed or commented on the rumours.
Despite the absence of an official statement, their latest appearance together at the Tirumala temple has once again become a talking point among fans on social media.
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Why Did Hardik Pandya Shave His Head?
Hardik Pandya’s tonsured head also attracted attention during the temple visit. At the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, shaving one’s head, also known as tonsuring or Mundan, is a voluntary act of faith. Devotees choose to offer their hair as a symbol of humility, gratitude and surrender to Lord Venkateswara. It is a personal religious offering and is not a mandatory requirement for temple darshan.
