The last celebrity to visit this temple was erstwhile cricketer Ravi Shastri and his family, to thank the deity for their kid who was born after many years due to the blessings of the goddess here. As per local lore, couples not having kids would be blessed with kids, if they pray to the deity at this temple.
But Ms.Sherawat obviously does not need kids. Atleast not now. So reason for the visit ? Her 'Hollywood' movie “Hiss” is releasing shortly in which she plays the role of a serpent-woman. And guess what, this temple is devoted to snakes.
Check out her snaps in local attire at the temple. Looks cute, na. Especially with the flowers in her hair. There is something about traditional attire, which makes women look homely and demure.
I can bet that this is one look of hers that you won't get to see in the movies.
I turn to the 3rd page & there is another snap of hers, now posing by the temple tank. Plus an interview, where she says the usual things - I love Kerala, blah blah blah.
For those who can’t read Malayalam, the gist of the above article is as below.
She says she feels like a Mallu girl at heart. Oh yeah.
And she loves Kerala so much that she has a home in Kerala, where she stays occasionally. Given that her home is at Trivandrum, it would be just a couple of hours by flight from Bombay, where she normally stays. Good option for a quick getaway. Hmm, nice. I know many who would like to own a vacation home in Kerala. Or for that matter, in Goa.
But the best part is, her home is a single-room dwelling, facing the Arabian sea, and on top of a cliff. Now that surely is something. It would be so much fun to sit on the balcony, taking in the Arabian sea and sip on a cup of hot tea/coffee. Or if you are one who likes his occasional swig, a pint of beer/rum/whiskey (select your poison).
There is only thing that could better this already surreal experience. And that would be to have it raining cats & dogs, which it anyway does for most part of the year in Kerala. And ofcourse to have friends/family with you.
Thanks for dropping by, Ms.Sherawat. It sure was good to have you in God's Own Country !!!
