Actor Sandeepa Dhar recently began her Kashmir journey on a spiritual note by visiting the revered Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. Sharing glimpses from her visit on social media, the actress revealed that the temple was the very first place she wanted to visit after landing in Srinagar.
Perched atop the Shankaracharya Hill, the ancient temple required Sandeepa to climb nearly 250 steps. Describing the experience, she shared that the thin mountain air and steep climb made the journey physically demanding, with her legs beginning to shake midway through. However, she said every step was worth it once she reached the top.
At the summit, Sandeepa offered prayers at the sacred Shivling and spent time soaking in the spiritual atmosphere of the temple. She also reflected on standing at the spot where Adi Shankaracharya is believed to have meditated centuries ago, calling it an experience filled with a unique energy that is difficult to put into words.
The actress also shared interesting facts about the historic shrine. Located nearly 1,000 feet above the Kashmir Valley, the temple offers breathtaking views of Srinagar and the iconic Dal Lake. Believed to date back to around 200 BC, it is considered one of the oldest temples in Kashmir. The shrine derives its name from Adi Shankaracharya, who is believed to have meditated there, while historians suggest that the site may have originally been a Buddhist place of worship before becoming a Hindu shrine.
Calling it her first visit to the temple, Sandeepa described the darshan as truly blessed and ended her note with “Om Namah Shivaya.” The actress is currently enjoying her time in Kashmir and has hinted that her journey in the valley has only just begun.On the work front, Sandeepa Dhar is gearing up for the release of her upcoming Netflix original series Chumbak. The actress, who has won audiences over with her performances across films and digital platforms, will soon be seen in the much-awaited show, adding another exciting project to her growing body of work.