Sara Ali Khan may need to submit an affidavit affirming her faith to offer prayers at Badrinath and Kedarnath temples, the Badri-Kedar Temple Committee said. The actress is known for her frequent Kedarnath visits since her debut film
Sara Ali Khan
Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan frequently visits Kedarnath temple. Her trips have only increased since her debut film Kedarnath which was filmed in the mountain regions. Now, the actress has been asked to submit an affidavit if she wishes to seek blessings at the Badrinath and Kedarnath temples. On Tuesday, Badri-Kedar Temple Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi addressed the media and said that all non-Hindus will be required to submit the affidavit if they wish to seek blessings at the temples, henceforth.
Sara Ali Khan will be allowed only after submitting proof
Dwivedi said that the submission of proof stating the devotees believe in Hinduism will be required from all non-Hindus. He told, “If Sara Ali Khan expresses her devotion towards Sanatan Dharma and submits an affidavit, we will allow her to offer prayers”.
Sara Ali Khan has maintained a consistent spiritual connection with Kedarnath Temple over the years, frequently visiting the shrine in the Himalayas. Her connection began during the filming of Abhishek Kapoor's directorial Kedarnath in 2017, which marked her debut in Hindi cinema. Since then, she has returned almost annually, often during the temple’s open season between April and November.
Her visits typically involve trekking or helicopter travel to the high-altitude site, located at approximately 3,583 meters. She participates in standard temple rituals, including early morning darshan and offerings, without any official role or ceremonial privilege. These trips are usually personal and not tied to film promotions or brand activity. The actress is born to a Muslim father (Saif Ali Khan) and a Hindu mother (Amrita Singh) and celebrates both faith equally.
Sara often documents parts of her visits on social media, showing the temple surrounding snow-covered peaks, and her participation in prayers. The consistency of these visits has made Kedarnath a recurring element in her public appearances outside films. The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a major pilgrimage site in India.
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Sara Ali Khan was last seen in the film 'Metro In Dino', directed by Anurag Basu and starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Sheikh, Anupam Kher, Konkana Sen, Pankaj Tripathi, and Neena Gupta in lead roles. She will next be seen in the film Pati, Patni Aur Woh 2 co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Wamiqa Gabbi.
(with inputs from IANS)
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