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Match played wearing dhoti and kurta

On 6 January 2025, a unique cricket match was played at Ankur Ground, Bhopal. This match was organized under the 5th Maharishi Cricket Tournament. In this special event, the players came to the field wearing dhoti-kurta and showed a unique combination of traditional and modern sports. A total of 12 teams are participating in this tournament. The players of the winning team will also be taken for Ayodhya darshan by Save Culture Forum.

Emphasis on promoting Vedic culture

This tournament was celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, in which emphasis was laid on promoting Sanskrit language and Vedic culture. It was a wonderful experience to hear the cricket commentary in Sanskrit and watch the game accompanied by Vedic chants. During this period, the commentators and umpires also wore dhoti-kurta.

The teams participating in the competition not only competed for trophies and prizes, but the winners also got the opportunity to visit the sacred place of Maha Kumbh Mela. This event was a beautiful confluence of culture and sports, which filled the hearts of people with pride and new enthusiasm for the Sanskrit language.

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