Following his World Chess Championship victory, D Gukesh visits the Tirumala Temple in Andhra Pradesh, shaving his head to seek blessings. This traditional act signifies devotion and humility. Gukesh ...
The appeal is claimed to be rooted in the Agama Shastra — ancient scriptures that dictate temple rituals and architecture. The Tirumala temple follows the Vaikhanasa Agama, which prescribes ...