Badri-Kedar Temple Committee mandates Sara Ali Khan submit an affidavit declaring the Sanatan Dharma faith for Badrinath-Kedarnath darshan.
Non-Hindus barred from 47 BKTC temples, including Jyotirlinga Kedarnath. Committee chairman Hemant Dwivedi specifically named the Bollywood actor despite her frequent visits.
Rule approved March 10 ahead of Char Dham starting April 19. Celebrities must prove devotion to preserving ancient Hindu pilgrimage traditions from casual tourism.
Jagannath Puri and Tirupati enforce similar Hindu-only access. Pawan Kalyan’s daughter submitted a declaration upholding temple autonomy over VIP privileges.
Six lakh devotees registered for a pure worship experience. BKTC safeguards Badri-Kedar murtis, ensuring only true bhaktas receive divine darshan blessings.
