Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan, who recently shared pictures on social media from her visit to Badrinath and Kedarnath temples in Uttarakhand on the occasion of Mahashivratri, has now been asked to submit an affidavit of faith before entering the religious places.

The chairman of the temple committee revealed on March 17 that all non-Hindus wishing to visit temples will have to submit an affidavit of their faith in Hinduism.

Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s daughter Sara Ali Khan often shares photos of religious trips to India, especially Badrinath and Kedarnath, on her Instagram. Let us tell you that this religious journey is his personal journey and not related to any film activity.

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Why will Sara Ali Khan have to give faith affidavit in Badrinath and Kedarnath temples?

According to an IANS report, Badri-Kedar Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi told the media that today, March 17, all non-Hindus wishing to seek blessings at Badrinath and Kedarnath temples will have to submit an affidavit. Every non-Hindu person will have to produce proof of belief in Hindu religion. This new rule will also apply to all VIP personalities.

Dwivedi further said that, if Sara Ali Khan expresses her faith in Sanatan Dharma and submits an affidavit, then she will be allowed to enter the temple and offer prayers. Let us tell you that Sara’s father Saif Ali Khan is a Muslim, while her mother Amrita Singh is a Sikh. However, in her old interviews, Sara has called herself a proud Indian.

How does Sara Ali Khan have such an unbreakable connection with Badri-Kedarnath?

Sara made her Bollywood debut in 2018 with Abhishek Kumar’s film Kedarnath, in which she was seen with late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. She has been visiting temples since 2017, when she started shooting for her first film. Sara visits temples every year between April and November.

Sara has documented her religious journeys on social media. This includes trekking or reaching the temple by helicopter located at an altitude of about 3583 meters above the Himalayas. Sara also participates in the daily rituals at the temple, including morning darshan and offering prasad.

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