Newly married actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna hosted a grand reception in Hyderabad on March 4, attended by several celebrities from the film industry. Videos from the event quickly surfaced on social media, but one clip that grabbed the most attention featured Ram Charan arriving barefoot at the celebration.
Ram Charan spotted barefoot at the reception
Dressed in an all-black outfit, Ram Charan surprised many guests and fans by attending the event without wearing shoes or sandals. His unusual appearance quickly sparked curiosity online, with social media users asking why the actor had chosen to arrive barefoot at such a high-profile event.
The reason behind Ram Charan’s barefoot appearance
The reason is linked to the actor’s ongoing religious observance known as Ayyappa Deeksha. During this 41-day spiritual vow, devotees wear black or dark-colored clothes and walk barefoot as part of their devotion.
Ram Charan is currently observing this ritual, which explains why he attended the reception without footwear. His devotion and simplicity have won admiration from many fans on social media.
Ram Charan attends event with wife Upasana
The RRR actor arrived at the reception with his wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela. Upasana looked elegant in a red and golden suit, and the couple received plenty of appreciation from fans online.
Not the first time Ram Charan has gone barefoot
This is not the first time Ram Charan has been seen barefoot at a major event. In the past as well, the actor has attended important occasions without footwear while observing the vow. Notably, he even appeared barefoot while attending the Academy Awards in 2023.
What is Ayyappa Deeksha?
Ayyappa Deeksha is a 41-day spiritual discipline undertaken by devotees of Lord Ayyappa before undertaking the sacred pilgrimage to Sabarimala Temple.
During this period, devotees follow strict rules such as wearing tulsi or rudraksha beads, dressing in black or blue clothes, maintaining celibacy, eating simple vegetarian food, walking barefoot, and regularly engaging in prayer and devotional practices.
