sachin tendulkar beliefs

Beliefs

Tendulkar is an ardent devotee of Sathya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi.^[43][44][45] He has visited Puttaparthi on several occasions to seek Baba's blessings.^[43][46] In 1997, Tendulkar captained the Indian National side, playing against a World Eleven team, in the Unity Cup which was held at the hill view stadium in Puttaparthi, in Baba's presence.^[47][48] After Sai Baba's death, Tendulkar broke into tears when he saw the body of Baba in Puttaparthi, and cancelled his birthday celebrations.^[49][50][51] The cricketer is also known to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi at home and frequently visits temples during night when it is calm and quiet.^[52][53] The cricketer has also offered his prayers at several other Hindutemples across the country.^[54][55]