Deepika Padukone at Lalbaugcha Raja and Siddhivinayak Temple. Pic credit Instagram 

Among the millions of believers, who have faith in the might and power of God, Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone finds a special mention. The pretty actress, who has left an indelible impression on the minds of moviegoers with her performances, firmly believes that there is a power beyond one's comprehension that governs the universe.

Her rise to stardom - from being an aspiring model to Bollywood's number 1 actress - is a classic specimen of one's determination and will power. And like many people, Deepika Padukone derives strength from her unshakable faith in God. Her spiritual leanings take her to places of worship, and we recently saw images of hers seeking the blessings of the mighty Lalbagh Cha Raja in Mumbai during Ganeshotsav.

A practising Hindu, Deepika, often visits the Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi, Mumbai. Deepika believes in paying her respects to God before beginning any new venture. The paparazzi often spot her at the temple ahead of the release of her films. But her maiden visit to the temple as Mrs Ranveer Singh grabbed more eyeballs.

After a fairytale dual wedding ceremony on the banks ofLake Como in Italy on November 14 and 15 last year, Ranveer and Deepika returned to the country as Man and Wife. And after getting back home from foreign soil, they visited the Siddhivinayak Temple along with their family. For the uninitiated, the Siddhivinayak avatar of Lord Ganesha grants wishes.

Interestingly, Deepika had flown to her hometown, Bengaluru to attenda pre-wedding ceremony. Close friends and family attended the Nandi Puja, which is conducted by the family priest to seek blessings for the bride and the groom. The priest places a coconut on the mouth of a traditional copper Kalash, and this ritual symbolises good health, wealth and prosperity. Deepika's guests shared photographs from the ceremony, and in one of the pics, her father was seen wearing the traditional attire with headgear and her mother wearing a garland.

In the year 2017, videos of Deepika Padukone performing the Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh along with Swami Chidanand Saraswati & Sadhvi Bhagawati were all over the internet. In the video, Deepika was visibly engrossed in devotion as she took part in the ritual.

Deepika's film journey has been an enriching one, and her spiritual quest is genuinely inspiring.

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