Did Nayanthara change her religion from 'Christianity to Hinduism' to marry Prabhu Deva? Read on

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Nayanthara, also known as Diana Mariam Kurian, was raised as a Christian. Because of her move into movies, she changed her name. She reportedly converted to Hinduism in the Arya Samaj Temple in Chennai a few years back, according to sources, and has kept her name Nayanthara.

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Nayanthara, on the other hand, keeps her mouth shut. When asked about her marriage, she says, "No remarks." Some suggested in 2011 that it was a foreshadowing of her forthcoming wedding to actor-director Prabhu Deva, who divorced his previous wife, a Muslim, and married her without changing her faith.

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According to sources close to Arya Samaj, the actress went to the Arya Samaj Temple on Waltax Road and diligently followed all the processes of 'Shuddhi Karma,' a Vedic purifying process.

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Nayanthara reportedly fled shortly after the cleansing ceremony, according to sources. Her conversion to Hinduism was documented with a certificate. It was also mentioned that Nayantara performed a 'homan,' or fire ceremony, during which she sung hymns and the Sankeerthan Mantra.

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When asked about her decision to convert to Hinduism, Nayanthara said it was totally personal. "Yes, I've converted to Hinduism, and it's a personal choice. With passion and conviction, I went through the full ritual "She is thought to have told a friend about it.