Spiritual wave among celebrities as stars visit Ujjain’s Mahakal and Puri’s Jagannath Temple

India witnessed a wave of spiritual visits from celebrities and public figures this week as actors, fitness icons and pageant contestants turned to divine blessings at some of the country 's most revered pilgrimage sites. From Ujjain to Puri, here's a special roundup of the stories making headlines. Fitness icon and actor Melinda Soman, along with his wife Ankita Kanwar, visited the revered Sri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujain. The couple participated in the spiritually significant Bhasma Aarti, one of the most sacred rituals dedicated to Lord Shiva. Known for their shared philosophy of Wellness and mindfulness, the duo was seen offering prayers during the early morning ceremony, which draws thousands of devotees daily. Melinda Soman has often spoken about embracing discipline, balance and spiritual grounding, values that aligned closely with this temple visit from the gods of Ujain. The spiritual journey then moved eastward to Odisha 's sacred coastal shrine. Not long ago, young actor Sarah Arjun, recently in the spotlight for her role in Durandar, was seen attending the sacred Basma Arty, marking a serene spiritual moment in her rising career. The actress participated in the early morning ritual, joining devotees in experiencing one of the most powerful Shiva traditions performed during the Brahma Mohurta. The Bosma Aarti, held between 330 and 5:30 AM, symbolizes life, death and the cycle of existence, offering devotees a deeply reflective spiritual experience. Actor Govinda was recently spotted at the iconic Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri, where he offered prayers and sought blessings from Lord Jagannath. Dressed in traditional attire, the veteran actor expressed gratitude and joy after his temple visit, continuing his long standing tradition of spiritual journeys. The temple, one of India 's most revered pilgrimage sites, sees millions of devotees each year, especially during the Grand Rathyatra festival. Achchha bahut ATI sundar raha aur bahut achchha laga isase pahle bhee Maine both time Varshanu varsh Mein yahaan pe aaya Hoon per aaj ka Jo Anand Mila hai wo bahut he Mein dhan ho Gaya aur yeh punya Jo hai. Yeh iska Mein dhanyavad guruji adaniya ranjan Ji AAP sabhi logon se dena chaahunga yahaan pe socha nahi tha Ki Mein aise AAP au ISS samay parantu aisa hogaya kripa ke Mein aaya Jai jagannath dhanyavad. And as faith continues to draw people from all walks of life, even India 's young fashion and beauty icons joined a grand cultural pilgrimage. A few contestants from the 61st Femina Miss India pageant visited the sacred Jagannath Temple in Puri dressed in traditional patsa sarees, offering prayers and seeking blessings for the upcoming finale. The group also explored Odisha 's rich cultural heritage, visiting the historic Konark Sun Temple and the scenic Chandrabagamiche. The contestants describe the experience as deeply emotional, calling it a dream come true moment after witnessing the divine darshan at Sri Mandir. The grand finale of the pageant will be held at KIIT on April 18th. From young actors to veteran stars and national pageant contestants, India 's cultural heartbeat continues to echo strongly through its sacred temples. Whether it's the mystical Bhasma Aarti of Ujjain or the divine presence at Peri 's Jagannath Temple, these journeys reflect a shared search for peace, grounding, and blessings.