Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares glimpses from her traditional baby shower
Updated On: 14 September, 2026 07:45 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves
Mom-to-be Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently gave fans a sneak peek into her traditional baby shower on Monday, September 14, 2026. The actress took to her Instagram account to share glimpses from the Kalaa Aavarana (Sri Kalpam) ritual rooted in the Srividya tradition. Along with the pictures, she also stressed on the importance of our traditions, revealing that she has always had a deep respect for rituals.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's baby shower. Pics via Instagram

Dad-to-be Raj Nidimoru was also seen participating in the rituals, showering Samantha with love, prayers and blessings.

The ladies were seen performing rituals, showering the mom-to-be with flowers and blessings.

Samantha's close friend and fashion designer Shilpa Reddy was seen actively particiapting in the ceremony for the mom-to-be.

Samantha was seen deeply engrossed in prayer, wearing a classic yellow and gold traditional saree paired with gold temple jewelry. Her hair looked styled in a neat updo with gajra.

The mom-to-be was showered with flowers at the ceremony as she soaked in the love and blessings.

The two friends were seen posing with each other for a photograph amid the rituals and the ceremony.

Samantha and Shilpa were seen sharing a warm hug in one of the pictures.

Raj, too joined Shilpa as she posed with the mom-to-be during the ceremony.

Samantha was seen seated in the middle of a large rangoli as mantras were chanted around her for her and her baby.

The rangoli was decorated with small lamps (diyas) making the atmosphere more spiritual.

Shilpa Reddy was seen pouring water on Samantha as part of the rituals.

Samantha, in the caption, revealed that she initially knew very little about the ceremony. However, as the priest, a Srividya Upasaka, explained each step, she gradually understood the significance behind the rituals.

A woman was seen praying over Samantha's womb for the unborn baby.
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