Sandeepa Dhar offers prayers at Srinagar's Shankaracharya Temple, calls it 'blessed darshan'
Mumbai, Aug 13
Actress Sandeepa Dhar is presently enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Kashmir during her latest getaway. During her time there, she also decided to offer prayers at the revered Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar.
Sandeepa revealed that the Shankaracharya temple was the very first place she wanted to visit after landing in Srinagar.
In order to reach the ancient temple located at the top of the Shankaracharya Hill, Sandeepa climbed around 250 steps, with the thin mountain air and steep climb making the journey physically exhausting for the 'Do Deewane Seher Mein' actress.
However, the challenging journey turned out to be extremely fulfilling as Sandeepa soaked in the spiritual atmosphere of the temple and also got the opportunity to reflect on standing at the very spot where Adi Shankaracharya is believed to have meditated centuries ago.
"That energy you can't explain until you're standing in it", she wrote in the caption.
Sandeepa also went on to mention in her post the few things she learned about this place while catching her breath.
She shared, "Perched 1,000 ft above the valley on Shankaracharya Hill, with the whole of Srinagar and Dal Lake laid out below
One of the oldest temples in Kashmir ,believed to date back to 200 BC
It's said Adi Shankaracharya himself meditated here, which is how the temple got its name
Historians believe it was originally a Buddhist site before becoming a Hindu shrine (sic)."
In her own words, Sandeepa's primary visit to the Shankaracharya Temple was 'blessed'.
"Kashmir, we've just begun (White heart emoji) ..Om Namah Shivaya (Folded hands emoji)," Sandeepa concluded the post.
Talking about her professional commitments, Sandeepa has been roped in for the Netflix original series 'Chumbak'.
Created by JD Majethia and Aatish Kapadia, known for iconic shows like 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' and 'Khichdi', the drama will also see Neena Gupta, Deven Bhojani, Arjun Bijlani, Helly Shah, Manasi Parekh, Sumeet Vyas, Sumeet Raghavan, Anant V. Joshi, Amyra Dastur, Delnaaz Irani, and Atul Kumar in key roles.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Climbing 250 steps in that thin mountain air is no joke! I remember visiting this temple years ago and the view of Dal Lake from the top is absolutely worth it. Sandeepa's post captures the essence of Kashmir beautifully - hope this encourages more tourism to the valley.
Interesting to read about the Buddhist origins of the temple. Kashmir has such a layered history - Hindu, Buddhist, and Sufi influences all coexisted there for centuries. It's good to see the younger generation of actors taking interest in these historical nuances.
"That energy you can't explain until you're standing in it" - this line resonates so much! Our ancient sites carry such powerful vibrations. So glad the actress took time to connect with her roots before her work commitments. Om Namah Shivaya indeed. ❤️
While I appreciate the sentiment, I wish our celebrities would also acknowledge the current realities of Kashmir. The pandit exodus and the struggles of the locals often get lost in these beautiful travelogues. Still, no harm in appreciating the cultural heritage of the region.
Sandeepa Dhar is so underrated as an actress! And this post just proves she's equally grounded in real life. Climbing 250 steps for a darshan shows genuine devotion, not just for show. Excited for her Netflix series 'Chumbak' - with that Sarabhai vs Sarabhai team, it's bound to be great!
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