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Kartik Aaryan Seeks Shiva’s Blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple After National Award Win
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 08:08 PM
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Actor Kartik Aaryan visited Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to seek blessings from Lord Shiva after receiving his first National Film Award for the film Chandu Champion.
Actor Kartik Aaryan made a pilgrimage to Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on a quiet Sunday morning, seeking divine blessings from Lord Shiva after being honored with his first National Film Award for Best Actor for the film Chandu Champion.
The 30‑year‑old star was seen performing the traditional puja, offering flowers and incense, and reciting a short prayer at the main sanctum. He expressed his gratitude for the recognition and said that the visit would help him stay grounded.
Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, is a revered pilgrimage site in Madhya Pradesh. Aaryan’s visit drew a small crowd of fans and local devotees, all eager to witness the actor’s reverence.
The actor later shared a brief photo on his social media, captioned with a simple thank‑you to the temple and the deity.
The National Film Awards ceremony, held in New Delhi, celebrated the best of Indian cinema, and Aaryan’s win marked a significant milestone in his career.
The 30‑year‑old star was seen performing the traditional puja, offering flowers and incense, and reciting a short prayer at the main sanctum. He expressed his gratitude for the recognition and said that the visit would help him stay grounded.
Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, is a revered pilgrimage site in Madhya Pradesh. Aaryan’s visit drew a small crowd of fans and local devotees, all eager to witness the actor’s reverence.
The actor later shared a brief photo on his social media, captioned with a simple thank‑you to the temple and the deity.
The National Film Awards ceremony, held in New Delhi, celebrated the best of Indian cinema, and Aaryan’s win marked a significant milestone in his career.