Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s wedding reception party was star-studded in Hyderabad on Wednesday, where many big names from the South film industry came to bless the new couple. Actor Ram Charan’s entry in this glamorous evening especially attracted people’s attention.
Why did Ram Charan arrive barefoot?
Ram Charan arrived at the reception with his wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela and was seen wearing all black. The most special thing was that he attended the ceremony barefoot. Although this was not a fashion statement, there is a religious reason behind it. Actually, Ram Charan is following Ayyappa Deeksha these days. It is a sacred fast observed by the devotees of Lord Ayyappa before visiting the Sabarimala temple. During this period, devotees live a life full of simplicity and discipline. Ayyappa Diksha usually lasts for 41 to 48 days and is considered a time of spiritual preparation. During this period devotees wear simple black, blue or saffron colored clothes, often walk barefoot and eat a strict vegetarian diet. Also, they have to stay away from alcohol and other pleasures and do worship and meditation daily.
became a topic of discussion on social media
It is also considered important to observe celibacy during this fast. Devotees do not even shave or cut their hair during this period and adopt a life of complete simplicity and self-control. The purpose of this sadhana is to calm the mind, increase discipline and be completely dedicated to the devotion of Lord Ayyappa. That is why despite attending such a big and high-profile reception, Ram Charan completely followed the rules of his fast and reached the ceremony barefoot. This style of his is now being discussed a lot on social media also.
Celebs arrived at the reception
Apart from Mrunal Thakur, Sreeleela, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, Chiranjeevi, Naga Chaitanya and Shahid Kapoor, many film stars attended Vijay-Rashmika’s reception.