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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar taking off his shoes to receive the idol of Lord Venkateswara has gone viral. The gesture happened while the master blaster was receiving the sacred idol from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at an event.

Sachin, in his cultural respect and reverence, preferred to remove his shoes when receiving the god's gift in line with temple rituals. The seemingly innocent act has been described as a twenty-first-century act of humility and values by the legendary cricket star.

Twitter and Instagram were abuzz with admiration for this "pure and respectful" move, which echoes Sachin's virtues both as a player and a person. The video has generated positive dialogues on cultural values and respect by public celebrities. The former captain of the Indian cricket team has once again charmed the country with his elegant behavior.