The mountains are calm, the bells are ringing, and right in the middle of all that devotion, there’s now a rulebook. And guess who’s caught in the middle of it? None other than Sara Ali Khan, whose peaceful temple visits have suddenly become part of a much bigger conversation.
Things took a serious turn this week after the Badri-Kedar Temple Committee announced a fresh directive. According to the committee, all non-Hindu visitors who want to offer prayers at Kedarnath Temple and Badrinath Temple must now submit an affidavit.
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This isn’t just a simple form. Visitors will need to officially declare their belief in Sanatan Dharma. In short, if you are not Hindu by birth, you must provide written proof saying you believe in Hinduism before entering the temples for darshan.
What the chairman said
Committee chairman Hemant Dwivedi addressed the media and made the stance very clear. He said that anyone who has faith in Sanatan Dharma is welcome, but only if they put it in writing.
The statement, as reported, included a clear line: a visitor must declare, “I am a Sanatani; I believe in Hindutva.” Along with this, proper documentation confirming their belief will also be required.
He added that this rule will apply equally to all non-Hindu devotees. No exceptions, no special treatment.
Where Sara Ali Khan stands
This is where things get interesting. Sara Ali Khan, who has often visited Kedarnath over the years, now falls directly under this rule.
Dwivedi specifically mentioned her, saying she will be allowed to offer prayers but only if she follows the new process. That means submitting an affidavit and expressing her belief in Sanatan Dharma.
So yes, even a Bollywood star will need paperwork to pray.
A deep personal connection
For those who follow Sara, this isn’t just another temple visit story. Her bond with Kedarnath goes back to her debut film ‘Kedarnath’, which was shot in the region.
Since then, she has returned to the shrine many times. Her social media is filled with pictures and videos from her visits.
What stands out is that she usually travels without VIP arrangements. No grand entries, no heavy security drama; just a personal spiritual routine that she has maintained over the years.