Tirupati, March 2 -- Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer visited the sacred hill shrine of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams at Tirupati and offered prayers on Monday.

Venkatesh Iyer participated in temple rituals and sought the blessings of Lord Venkateswara during his visit. Temple authorities welcomed him in accordance with traditional customs and presented him with prasadam and sacred honours after the darshan.

Iyer, who was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), for five seasons--from season 2021 to 2025--will begin a new chapter with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026.

Iyer, who had been bought by KKR for Rs.23.75 crore in the 2025 mega auction, was acquired by RCB for Rs.7 crore in ...