Tirumala, 23 April 2026 – Bollywood actors Vivek Oberoi and Shamita Shetty visited the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala and offered prayers seeking the blessings of Lord Sri Venkateswara. They were seen within the temple premises participating in the darshan and engaging in a traditional prayer‑session, highlighting their personal devotion to the deity.
Context of the temple visit
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The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, located atop the seventh peak of the Seshachalam Hills, is one of India’s most revered Hindu shrines and among the most‑visited religious sites, drawing millions of devotees annually.
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The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, widely worshipped as Balaji.
Rising celebrity interest in Tirumala
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In recent weeks, Tirumala has witnessed multiple celebrity visits, reflecting the shrine’s broad spiritual and cultural appeal.
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Actress Tamannaah Bhatia offered prayers at the same temple earlier this month in traditional attire, followed by Femina Miss India 2020 Manasa Varanasi, who also visited to seek blessings.
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Earlier visitors included former Indian cricketer Mithali Raj and badminton player Srikanth Kidambi, while actor Shriya Saran visited on 3 April 2026 to offer prayers to Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy.
These visits underline how Tirumala continues to be a top spiritual destination not only for millions of devotees but also for national and international‑renowned personalities from film, sport, and public life.
