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Anupam Kher Seeks Blessings at Varanasi's Sankat Mochan & Kashi Vishwanath Temples

Veteran actor Anupam Kher visited Varanasi, offering prayers at the historic Sankat Mochan Temple and the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple. He shared his spiritual experience on Instagram, posting videos and photos with heartfelt captions in Hindi. Kher described the atmosphere as peaceful and magnificent, praying for his own well-being and that of his followers. The actor is also currently working on a new drama film with director Sooraj Barjatya.

Key Points: Anupam Kher Visits Varanasi Temples, Shares Spiritual Experience

  • Offered prayers at two iconic temples
  • Shared videos and photos on Instagram
  • Described Kashi's atmosphere as magnificent
  • Working on new film with Sooraj Barjatya
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Anupam Kher offers prayers at Sankat Mochan, Kashi Vishwanath temples in Varanasi

Veteran actor Anupam Kher offers prayers at Sankat Mochan and Kashi Vishwanath temples in Varanasi, sharing peaceful moments and heartfelt wishes on Instagram.

"Prayed wholeheartedly, for myself and for all of you! - Anupam Kher"

Mumbai, Jan 30

Veteran actor Anupam Kher visited the holy city of Varanasi, seeking blessings at the iconic Sankat Mochan Temple and the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The actor offered prayers for himself and the well-being of all.

Anupam took to Instagram, where he shared a string of videos and pictures from his visit. In one clip, the actor is seen talking about his visit. He said that the atmosphere was very peaceful and added that he prayed wholeheartedly for everyone.

He then wrote in Hindi in the caption section: "Har Har Mahadev! Jai Bajrang Bali! Jai Siya Ram! This morning in Varanasi, I had the blessings of Lord Hanuman at Sankat Mochan Temple and Lord Shiva at Kashi Vishwanath Temple!"

"Prayed wholeheartedly, for myself and for all of you! The entire atmosphere of Kashi is truly magnificent. Victory to the divine! #Pray #Kaashi #Varanasi," he concluded.

The Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is dedicated to the Hindu Lord Hanuman, in his form as sankat mochan, meaning the "reliever from troubles". The temple was established by the Hindu preacher and poet-saint Tulsidas in the early 16th century. It is situated on the banks of the Assi river.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is a Hindu pilgrimage site and is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines. The presiding deity is known by the names Vishwanath and Vishweshwara.

Anupam has started working on his upcoming drama with filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, with whom he's worked in the 1994 classic Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! starring Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit.

Anupam's latest release is "Tanvi The Great", which follows the story of Tanvi, a 21-year-old woman on the autism spectrum, who lives with her mother Vidya and grandfather Colonel Pratap Raina.

Inspired by her deceased father, Captain Samar Raina, an Indian Army officer who dreamed of saluting the flag at Siachen Glacier, she becomes determined to follow in his footsteps and join the army to fulfill his dream herself.

- IANS

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Priya S
Beautiful to see. The Sankat Mochan temple holds a special place, especially during the evening aarti. More power to Anupam sir for his spiritual journey. Also, looking forward to 'Tanvi The Great' – such an important story to tell.
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Michael C
Respectfully, while I appreciate his devotion, I sometimes wish celebrities would keep such personal spiritual moments private. The constant sharing on social media can feel a bit performative. That said, Varanasi is a stunning city with incredible history.
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Rohit P
Jai Bajrang Bali! 🚩 Visiting both temples in one morning is the perfect Varanasi pilgrimage. The peace he describes is real – standing on the ghats at sunrise is an experience every Indian should have at least once. Good vibes only!
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Sarah B
The cultural and historical details in this article are fascinating. I didn't know the Sankat Mochan temple was established by Tulsidas. It's wonderful to see Indian cinema icons engaging so deeply with the country's heritage.
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Kavya N
His caption gave me goosebumps! "Har Har Mahadev! Jai Bajrang Bali! Jai Siya Ram!" – such powerful chants. May his prayers be answered. Also, a new film with the Barjatya family? After Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!? That's exciting news!

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