Janhvi Kapoor's Tirumala Temple Saree — How to Get the Purple Silk Look

When Janhvi Kapoor climbed the 3,550 Alipiri steps to Tirumala barefoot ahead of the release of her Telugu film Peddi on 4 June 2026, the internet did not look away. She emerged at the temple draped in a regal purple silk saree, finished with a full set of temple jewellery, a waist belt (vaddanam), bangles, a bindi and a neat half-up hairstyle. The contrast between the humble barefoot trek and the queenly darshan look made the moment go viral within hours — and sent saree lovers everywhere searching for how to recreate that deep, devotional purple.

If that look stopped your scroll too, here is everything you need to know about the saree she wore, why purple silk is having a moment, and how to get the look from MySilkLove.

About the saree style

Janhvi's Tirumala saree was a traditional purple silk woven with delicate multicoloured floral motifs — the kind of weave that reads as quietly luxurious rather than loud. Purple has long been considered an auspicious, royal colour in Indian textile tradition, and pairing it with woven silk is a classic choice for temple visits, weddings and festive occasions.

The look sits firmly in the South Indian silk family. Sarees like the Kanjivaram and other South silks are prized for their dense pure-silk body, contrasting borders and zari (gold thread) work woven directly into the fabric rather than printed on. A Kanjivaram is woven on a pit loom, with the border and pallu often woven separately and then interlocked into the body — a technique called korvai — which gives these sarees their signature weight and crisp drape. That structure is exactly what lets a temple-look saree hold its shape through a long day of standing, walking and prayer.

Banarasi silk offers a similar richness from the North, with intricate woven zari buttas, while South silk and Paithani weaves bring their own peacock and floral motifs. Any of these, in a deep purple, channels the same regal, rooted-in-tradition energy that Janhvi's look captured.

How to style it

Blouse: Janhvi kept her blouse tonal — a matching purple — which makes the saree the hero. For a temple or festive look, a high-neck or elbow-sleeve blouse in the same shade or a contrasting gold keeps things elegant. If you want a more contemporary edge, a contrast blouse in old-gold or deep maroon works beautifully against purple silk.

Jewellery: This is where the look comes alive. Go full temple jewellery — a layered gold necklace or long haram, jhumka or chandbali earrings, stacked bangles, and a vaddanam (waist belt) like Janhvi wore. Temple jewellery in antique gold pairs naturally with woven silk and instantly elevates the saree from pretty to regal.

Drape: For a temple-appropriate, graceful finish, the classic Nivi drape with neatly pleated pallu pinned at the shoulder works best. Let a little of the woven border show on the pleats. A bindi, fresh flowers or a neat half-up hairstyle complete the devotional look without overdoing it.

Shop similar sarees at MySilkLove

You don't need a celebrity stylist to get this look. MySilkLove carries a wide range of purple silk sarees across exactly the weaves that match Janhvi's Tirumala moment:

• Puce Purple Woven Kanjivaram Saree — a silk-blend Kanjivaram in a rich purple, made for special occasions and temple visits.
• Kanjivaram Sarees collection — pure South Indian silk with woven zari borders, closest in spirit to her look.
• South Silk Sarees collection — authentic South Indian silks in auspicious hues including deep purples.
• Banarasi Sarees collection — for a North Indian woven-zari take on the same regal purple.

Browse the full purple silk range and pick the weave that speaks to you.

Frequently asked questions

Why does Janhvi Kapoor wear so many silk sarees for her film events?
Janhvi has leaned heavily into traditional silk drapes for the Peddi promotions, from a powder-blue chiffon at the trailer launch to the purple temple silk at Tirumala. Silk sarees photograph beautifully, suit South Indian film events, and let her connect a Bollywood star to a Telugu audience through shared textile tradition.

What kind of saree did she wear to Tirumala?
A traditional purple silk saree with woven multicoloured floral motifs, styled with full temple jewellery and a gold waist belt — a look rooted in South Indian silk tradition.

Can I wear a purple silk saree to occasions other than the temple?
Absolutely. A purple Kanjivaram or Banarasi works just as well for weddings, festivals, receptions and pujas. Switch the temple jewellery for diamond or kundan pieces and a sleeker blouse, and the same saree reads as a contemporary celebration look.

Ready to get the look? Explore our Kanjivaram silk saree collection and drape yourself in temple-worthy purple.