Ram Charan Attends Cocktail Party While Observing Ayyappa Deeksha, Sparks Debate; Allu Sirish Responds
A recent cocktail party hosted by Allu Arjun in Hyderabad for his brother Allu Sirish and his fiancée Nayanika Reddy sparked unexpected online discussion over Ram Charan’s presence at the event while he was observing the sacred Ayyappa Deeksha.
Allu Sirish shared photos and videos from the cocktail party on Instagram. In one of the videos, Ram Charan is seen with his wife Upasana Konidela. Dressed in black and wearing the Ayyappa mala, the actor’s appearance raised questions among some fans, as the spiritual vow traditionally requires strict discipline and Detachment from Material comforts, including alcohol.
Responding to the speculation, Allu Sirish stepped in to clarify the situation. When a fan praised “Charan Swami” in the comments section of a fan-page post, Sirish explained that the actor had arrived before any alcohol was served.
“Swami came before any of us touched alcohol. Wished us & left. Love his dedication to Lord Ayyappa!” he wrote.
For more than two decades, Ram Charan has consistently observed the Ayyappa Deeksha, a spiritual practice undertaken by devotees before visiting Kerala’s Sabarimala Temple.
During this period, followers adopt a lifestyle centred on simplicity and discipline. They wear black attire, walk barefoot, sleep on the floor, and follow a satvik vegetarian diet, avoiding onions, garlic, and alcohol. The vow also includes prayer, reflection, and mental restraint.
