📌 Key Points
- Sara Ali Khan frequently visits Badrinath and Kedarnath temples.
- Temple committee requests Sara to prove her faith in Sanatan Dharma via affidavit.
- Sara emphasizes her personal connection to Kedarnath for peace and comfort.
- Char Dham Yatra commences April 19, with over 6 lakh registrations already.
The Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee is asking Sara Ali Khan to provide proof of her faith as a Sanatani Hindu if she wishes to visit the temples. This request comes before the start of the Char Dham Yatra.
Temple Committee’s Demand
Actor Sara Ali Khan ’s debut movie in 2018 was titled Kedarnath, an apt title given the actor’s affinity to visit the Badrinath and Kedarnath temples every year. However, if she were to visit the Hindu temples henceforth, Badri-Kedar Temple Committee (BKTC) chairman, Hemant Dwivedi, says that she must sign an affidavit proving faith.
When specifically asked about Sara, according to PTI, he said, “If Sara Ali Khan affirms that she holds faith and devotion towards Sanatan, and subsequently submits an affidavit to that effect, she will be granted darshan.” For the unversed, Sara is the daughter of actors Amrita Singh , a Sikh, and Saif Ali Khan , a Muslim.
Sara’s Personal Connection
The BKTC has already standardised a format for this affidavit. The proposal has also been sent to the Uttarakhand government. This comes ahead of the Char Dham Yatra which will commence from April 19, with more than 6 lakh devotees having already registered. The Badrinath Dham will be open from April 23 and the Kedarnath Dham will be open from April 22.
Char Dham Yatra Preparations
She said, “I remember asking my mom, what am I. And she told me I’m Indian. I don’t look at it like that. I don’t go to Kedarnath so I can get love for it. I did a movie and I got love for it, I am grateful for that love. But my personal trip to Kedarnath, with due respect to anybody that likes it or hates it, it’s not about any of you. It’s about me. And I feel comfortable there. I feel peaceful there. I feel happy there.”
The controversy highlights the intersection of personal faith, public perception, and religious traditions. Sara’s connection to Kedarnath remains a personal journey, despite the committee’s request for documented proof of faith.
