Actor Janhvi Kapoor began her 29th birthday on Thursday with a spiritual journey, climbing 3,550 steps barefoot to offer prayers at the revered Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.
Known for her deep faith, Janhvi travelled to Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, early in the day to seek blessings from Lord Venkateswara. A video of her visit has since gone viral on social media.
Spiritual Start to Birthday
Dressed in a floral white kurta with a simple braid and white jhumkas, the actor was seen climbing the temple steps barefoot. The pilgrimage route to the temple is around 9–12 km and typically takes 4–5 hours to complete.
This year, Janhvi was accompanied by her friends during the climb. However, her boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya, who often joins her on such visits, was not seen with her.
Fans React to Viral Video
After the video surfaced online, fans flooded social media with birthday wishes and compliments for the actor’s traditional look. Many users also remembered her late mother Sridevi, with some commenting that Janhvi’s appearance reminded them of the legendary star.
Janhvi’s Deep Spiritual Connection
Janhvi has often spoken about her strong spiritual beliefs and regularly visits the Tirupati temple. She also makes it a point to visit the shrine on her mother Sridevi’s birth anniversary every year.
In a 2024 interview, the actor revealed that she has become increasingly spiritual in the last few years. She shared that she feels a strong inner calling to visit Tirupati and climb the temple steps whenever she feels the need for divine blessings.
According to Janhvi, Lord Balaji holds a special place in her life, and she often turns to spirituality for peace and guidance.