With Royal Challengers Bengaluru just one step away from ending an 18-year title drought, their fans are expressing belief in all forms, from solemn rituals to quirky superstitions all in hopes of turning destiny their way ahead of the IPL 2025 Final against Punjab Kings.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Social media is buzzing with passionate displays of faith. In multiple temples across India, fans have been spotted offering prayers, placing RCB jerseys beside idols as they seek divine intervention. One particularly emotional moment came from Nepal, where a wedding ceremony at Pumdikot turned into a spiritual support rally for the Bengaluru franchise, with the newlyweds praying for an RCB win.
Fans praying for RCB's victory in their wedding at Pumdikot, Nepal.
In Bengaluru, visuals have emerged of fans conducting a full-fledged havan, a fire ritual aimed at seeking blessings and for the team’s success. Elsewhere in the city, a car wrapped entirely in lemon and green chillies was spotted, a traditional method to ward off nazar (evil eye), now creatively employed to protect RCB’s chances in the final.
Meanwhile, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the energy is off the charts. Fans from across India have packed the stands in red and gold, waving flags, chanting for Kohli, and erupting every time a player steps out for warm-ups. Flash mobs, banners, face paint and booming cheers are setting the perfect stage for what is arguably the most anticipated IPL final in years.
RCB fans outside Narendra Modi Stadium
With Rajat Patidar’s calm leadership, Virat Kohli’s burning desire, and years of heartbreak behind them, RCB stand on the cusp of history. But it won’t come easy. Shreyas Iyer’s PBKS, battle-hardened and hungry, pose a serious threat. With both teams chasing a maiden IPL title, tonight’s showdown promises to be a contest for the ages on and off the field.
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