Aadi Saikumar, Ashwin Babu offer prayers at Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple
Tirumala, August 7
Telugu film actors Aadi Saikumar and Ashwin Babu visited the sacred Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple on Friday, where they offered prayers and participated in the auspicious VIP Break Darshan morning service.
Following the darshan, temple priests offered the actors Vedic blessings (Aashirvachanam) and presented them with the sacred Teertha Prasadam at the Ranganayakula Mandapam.
As the actors exited the temple complex, a large gathering of devotees and fans assembled to catch a glimpse of them.
Maintaining the temple's traditional decorum, both Aadi Saikumar and Ashwin Babu were seen dressed in traditional South Indian attire during their pilgrimage.
The Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, located atop the Tirumala hills in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati district, is one of the country's most revered Hindu shrines.
Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the temple attracts millions of devotees from across the world each year. Lord Venkateswara is also worshipped as Balaji, Govinda and Srinivasa, and the shrine is situated on Venkatachala, one of the seven peaks of the Seshachalam range.
On the professional front, Aadi Saikumar was last seen in 'Shambhala'. His upcoming projects include 'Sairabanu', a romantic comedy co-starring Bandhavi Sridhar and directed by Phani Krishna Siriki; Pathu Naal Raja, which marks his Tamil cinema debut alongside Sathish under the direction of Guru Saravanan with music by Ghibran; and a newly launched untitled Telugu film featuring Kashika Kapoor as the female lead.
Ashwin Babu, meanwhile, continues to expand his slate of action and thriller films. His upcoming projects include 'Shivam Bhaje', an action thriller, and the 'Krishna Project', which is currently under development.
The actor continues to build on the success of films such as 'Hidimbha' and the 'Raju Gari Gadhi' horror-comedy franchise.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's always heartwarming to see our Telugu heroes maintaining their tradition and seeking blessings before starting new projects. Aadi Saikumar has a busy schedule ahead - Sairabanu, Pathu Naal Raja, and that new Telugu film! Best wishes to both of them.
Honestly, these celebrity visits to Tirumala are nothing new. Every other week some actor or politician goes there for darshan. But what I appreciate is that they're dressed traditionally - it shows respect for our culture and the temple's sanctity. At least they're setting a good example for their fans.
Whether you're a celebrity or a common man, Lord Venkateswara treats everyone equally. Last month I waited 4 hours for darshan and the feeling of seeing the deity was beyond words. Happy for these actors getting the VIP darshan, but I wish the temple administration would reduce the VIP queues and give more time for regular devotees.
God bless both actors! 🙏 Tirumala is such a powerful place, every visit brings peace to the soul. I remember going there as a child with my grandmother - those memories are precious. Ashwin Babu's success with Raju Gari Gadhi franchise is well deserved, hope his upcoming projects do well too!
Interesting to see actors balancing commercial cinema with spiritual traditions. Aadi Saikumar has been around for a while - Shambhala was an interesting film, hope his Tamil debut Pathu Naal Raja opens up new opportunities. And that new untitled film with Kashika Kapoor sounds promising.
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