Pilgrimage on Foot via Alipiri
Janhvi took the Alipiri steps, a difficult route that many people who worship there use as a way to show their faith. The climb is around 3,550 steps and a tough, uphill walk which challenges both fitness and strength of will.
She did the climb in simple clothes – a plain white kurta, with earphones in – and a video that became popular showed her calm and steady speed as she walked with the other pilgrims.
Being on the hill overnight meant she could be at the early morning puja and for the first prayers at the temple. A lot of worshippers prefer to stay the night in order to get the Lord’s blessing at the start of the day.
@JanhviKapoor reached Tirumala on foot. Janhvi Kapoor, who set out for Tirumala on foot via the Alipiri footpath as part of her obeisance to Lord venkateswara , reached Tirumala this morning.#tirumala#tirupatibalaji#JanviKapoorpic.twitter.com/aIVQwUaqQg
— siva (@sivakaika) March 6, 2026
Blessings, Rituals and VIP Darshan
On her birthday morning, Janhvi had a VIP viewing of Lord Venkateswara at the temple. Priests and experts in the Vedas chanted traditional prayers at the Ranganayakula Mandapam, and gave her blessings that come from hundreds of years of custom.
Temple staff gave her teertha prasadam, which is the usual gift to those visiting the holy place. This moment mixed her own worship with the official ways of the temple, showing her own belief and the long history of the institution.
She also joined the other people who worship there, and was seen praying with the older actress Maheshwari, really being part of the religious mood instead of keeping to herself.
A Personal Tradition and Family Connections
Janhvi has for some time had a custom of going to Tirumala at key times in her life. She often takes new film scripts to the temple, as she believes getting Lord Venkateswara’s blessing helps her to get direction and power when she is working on projects.
The actress also goes on important family occasions, including remembering her late mother, Sridevi, on her birthday. These actions show how spirituality and remembering her family are linked in her public life.
She has been with friends and family on these journeys over the years, and on earlier visits has been seen with someone who was rumoured to be her partner, Shikhar Pahariya, and friends like Orry. She has said in public that these people have been quietly helpful to her.
Public Reaction and Viral Moments
Footage of Janhvi’s climb quickly went around on social media, with people praising her modesty and how committed she was to the pilgrimage. The video showed a peaceful, low-key way of celebrating, unlike the showy birthday parties often seen in the film world.
Fans noticed how she would talk to people who admired her even when she had security around, stopping for greetings and photos on earlier trips. This ability to be reached, and her clear worship, has made her public image that of someone who is down-to-earth.
What people were saying on social media showed how walking 3,500 steps to get blessings appeals to a lot of followers, who value religious customs and self-control rather than public displays.
Career Notes and Upcoming Projects
In her work, Janhvi was most recently in a family film made by a big company, and acted with well-known co-stars. She continues to balance a busy schedule of films with these regular visits to Tirumala.
Her next important film is a Telugu movie called Peddi, with Ram Charan, which will be shown on April 30, 2026. This film coming up marks a new stage, as she goes beyond films in Hindi and keeps worship as a key part of her life.
Janhvi Kapoor’s birthday journey to Tirumala once again made people notice the mix of faith, family, and work which makes up how she is seen by the public. The climb, the prayers, and the quiet celebrations on the hill showed a personal custom which she goes back to again and again.
