Siddharth Nigam seeks blessings at revered Bhimashankar Temple
Mumbai, June 27
Actor Siddharth Nigam offered prayers at the revered Bhimashankar Temple in Maharashtra and even shared a few glimpses of his visit along with his family.
Siddharth shared a string of images and clips from his visit. In the pictures, the actor was seen standing in front of the temple with joined hands. A clip showed him posing with fans and even making corn in a small stall.
For the caption, he wrote: "Blessed to seek the divine at Bhimashankar Temple. Grateful for the peace, faith, and strength that every visit brings. Har Har Mahadev!"
Bhimashankar Temple is dedicated to Shiva situated in its eponymous village, Bhimashankar, in Pune district of Maharashtra. It is a key pilgrimage centre and contains one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.
Born in Prayagraj, the 25-year-old actor is known for his roles as young Sahir and Samar in Aamir Khan-starrer Dhoom 3, young Mauryan prince Ashoka in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Prince Bindusara in Chandra Nandini, and Aladdin in Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga.
After he made his debut in acting with Dhoom 3, Siddharth became a regular face on the small screen with his TV debut in 2014 with the mythological drama series Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani. He rose to fame with the series Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat.
The young actor was also seen in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9, Peshwa Bajirao and Hero - Gayab Mode On. In March 2022, he made his debut as a singer and lyricist with Tum Mili. Siddharth was also seen in Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan in 2023.
His most recent work includes Kaptaan, a crime, drama, thriller series. It also stars Saqib Saleem, Anushka Kaushik, Arif Zakaria, Kavita Kaushik, Siddharth Nigam and Varun Badola in lead roles.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Bht achha lagta hai jab humare stars apni faith ko openly embrace karte hain. Siddharth ka journey from Dhoom 3 to Bhimashankar - boy has grown up! And that corn stall clip is so relatable, reminds me of temple visits with my family 😄 Har Har Mahadev!
Good to see celebrities promoting our ancient temples. But honestly, I wish more of them would talk about the temple's history and architecture too - Bhimashankar has such a rich lore connected to the Mahabharata era. Still, respect to Siddharth for his devotion. 🙏
Such a peaceful vibe in those pictures! 🕊️ As someone from Maharashtra, I can confirm Bhimashankar is truly special - the hills, the forest, and that divine energy. Happy to see Siddharth bonding with his fans there too. This is the real star quality - staying humble and grounded. Har Har Mahadev! 🌿
I've been following Siddharth since his Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat days - he's always carried himself with such grace. Visiting Jyotirlingas is a beautiful tradition. Hope he continues to inspire his young fans to explore our spiritual heritage. Bohot sundar photos hai! ✨
Nothing beats the peace of a temple visit. 🕉️ But I hope he also spent some time understanding the local culture and supporting the small vendors there - the corn stall looked cute! More power to him for balancing fame with faith
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