Archive · 26 Dec 2025
KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad Shaves Head for Tirupati Darshan
Venkatesh Prasad, a former cricket player and the new leader of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, recently visited a very important temple in Tirupati.
Before going to the temple, he shaved his head as a way to show his respect and thankfulness to the temple's god, Lord Venkateshwara.
This is a common practice for many visitors to the temple.
Prasad shared this personal moment with his fans on social media.
The temple is one of the most visited places in the world, and the hair collected from this ritual is even sold to help support good causes.
Prasad's visit comes after he promised to help improve cricket in Karnataka, especially after a recent sad event at a stadium in Bengaluru.
Venkatesh Prasad, the newly elected KSCA president, shaved his head before visiting the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati.
The tonsure ritual is a gesture of surrender, gratitude, and fulfillment of vows to Lord Venkateshwara.
Prasad shared the video of the ritual on social media, expressing humility and gratitude.
Tirupati is one of the most visited pilgrimage destinations, with many devotees performing tonsure annually.
Prasad's visit follows his election as KSCA president, where he aims to restore Karnataka's cricketing image post-Bengaluru stampede.
- Who
- Venkatesh Prasad, former India fast bowler and newly elected KSCA president
- What
- Shaved his head as part of a religious ritual at the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati
- When
- After winning the Karnataka State Cricket Association elections
- Where
- Tirupati, India
- Why
- To express gratitude and surrender to Lord Venkateshwara
- Person
- Venkatesh Prasad
- Occupation
- KSCA President, Former India Fast Bowler
- Location
- Tirupati, India
- Event
- Tonsure at Sri Venkateswara Temple
- Reason
- Gratitude and Surrender to Lord Venkateshwara
- Recent Achievement
- Elected as KSCA President
- Stadium Status
- M Chinnaswamy Stadium Inactive Post-Stampede