Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor celebrated her 29th birthday on March 6 in a deeply spiritual way. The actress visited the famous Tirumala Venkateswara Temple and completed a challenging pilgrimage by climbing 3,550 steps barefoot to seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara. Janhvi’s devotion and simplicity during the journey impressed fans, and videos from her temple visit quickly went viral on social media.
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Janhvi Kapoor Completes 11 km Spiritual Trek
Located in the hills of Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh, the Tirumala temple is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in India. Many devotees prefer to climb the steps barefoot as a mark of faith and devotion. Janhvi Kapoor followed the same tradition and walked the entire 11-kilometre path barefoot. She began her journey early in the morning from the Alipiri footpath which is the closest walking route to the temple.
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Dressed in a simple salwar suit, the actress completed the trek like a common devotee. Her humble appearance and dedication won praise from many people present at the temple. After completing the climb, Janhvi Kapoor performed prayers at the temple and sought blessings from Lord Venkateswara. Instead of choosing VIP access, she reportedly stood in line with regular devotees for darshan.
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During the temple visit, she wore a traditional South Indian outfit, which fans admired for its elegance and simplicity. Videos showing her walking barefoot toward the temple have been widely shared online, with fans praising her faith and devotion. The actress has often spoken about her connection with spirituality. In a 2024 interview with Curly Tales, Janhvi revealed that spirituality has played a significant role in her life over the past few years.
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She said that she finds peace and strength in faith, especially in devotion to Lord Balaji. According to Janhvi, whenever she feels an inner calling, she travels to Tirupati to climb the steps and seek blessings. She also shared that she had already visited Tirupati multiple times that year and planned to return again on her mother’s birthday. For Janhvi Kapoor, the temple visit is also emotional. She often travels to Tirumala not only on her birthday but also on the birth anniversary of her late mother, legendary actress Sridevi.