Imagine a superstar, usually surrounded by flashing cameras and roaring crowds. Now picture him trading that spotlight for the quiet serenity of the mountains. That’s exactly what Rajinikanth, the beloved film icon, has been doing. He’s currently on a personal journey, seeking peace high in the Himalayas.
This past Monday, the actor arrived at Badrinath Dham. He was seen with tight security, a familiar sight for someone of his stature. However, his attire was a striking departure from his on-screen persona. He wore a simple lungi and kurta, the traditional South Indian dress. Here, he offered prayers and received blessings from Lord Badri Vishal.
A Warm Welcome
The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee rolled out the red carpet for the superstar. News agency ANI reported that the committee warmly welcomed Rajinikanth. They presented him with Prasad, blessed food, and a Tulsi garland. These are special offerings from Lord Badri Vishal himself.
The visit comes after a weekend of quiet reflection. Just the day before, on Sunday, Rajinikanth visited the Dayanand Ashram in Rishikesh. He seems determined to experience these spiritual stops in the most authentic way possible.
#WATCH | Uttarakhand | Superstar Rajinikanth visited Badrinath Dham today and offered prayers to Lord Badri Vishal.
(Video source: Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee) pic.twitter.com/EVUH8CZBZQ
— ANI (@ANI) October 6, 2025
Closing Doors for Winter
The Badrinath and Kedarnath temples are significant pilgrimage sites. Badrinath is one of the Char Dham sites, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Millions of faithful visitors come here every year. Kedarnath is also part of the Char Dham circuit in North India. It sits 3,584 meters above sea level, by the Mandakini River.
Soon, these holy doors will close for the cold winter months. The Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee, also known as BKTC, shared the dates. Kedarnath Dham will formally close on October 23 this year. Badrinath Dham will follow suit on November 25, at 2:56 PM. This information also came from ANI.
A Viral Moment
It seems Rajinikanth is truly taking a break from the glitzy world of films. He’s embracing a simpler path for now. On Sunday, a photo of him went viral. It showed him eating by the roadside, in simple clothes. He was enjoying a meal on a leaf plate with an acquaintance. This image quickly spread across social media.
As for his movies, Rajinikanth was recently seen in the film ‘Coolie’. He is currently working on ‘Jailer 2’. However, for now, his focus remains on this spiritual adventure.