Anna Lezhneva, wife of actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, solemnly visited the revered Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala on April 13, where she donated her hair as an act of devotion. Her gesture, which included shaving off her head, has gone viral on social media, drawing attention and admiration from many across the country.
Signed a religious declaration
As reported by Gulte, Anna signed a religious declaration before entering the temple, a mandatory step for non-Hindu visitors. The declaration affirms the devotee’s complete faith in Lord Venkateswara and their intent to seek blessings at the sacred Hindu shrine. This tradition ensures the sanctity and spiritual alignment of visitors with the temple’s religious customs.
Son continues to recover from injuries
Photos of Anna Lezhneva with a shaved head were shared by the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Pawan Kalyan’s political party with a caption stating that she donated her hair after offering prayers at the temple. The visit held special emotional significance as it comes while her son, Mark Shankar, continues to recover from injuries sustained in a tragic school fire accident.
The visit comes days after a distressing incident on April 8, 2025, when Anna and Pawan Kalyan’s son, Mark Shankar, suffered burn injuries during a fire that broke out at the River Valley Shophouse in Singapore. The school fire injured several students, and Mark sustained burns on his hands and thighs, requiring medical attention, including bronchoscopy procedures.
Netizens react
Fans and followers have been sending messages of support for the family, praying for Mark’s speedy recovery, and lauding Anna for her strength and spiritual devotion during this challenging time. One Twitter user wrote, “*After her son’s accident.. Anna Lezhneva’s offered her hair to Lord Venkateshwara. A sincere and graceful expression of faith* Another tweet read, “Huge respect for her appreciation of our Indian traditions.” A third Tweet read, “Respect #AnnaLezhneva Garu.”
