As a kid, we all have heard that God is everywhere and in everything, and while praying in the comfort zone of our homes is quite easy, going to a religious place to offer our prayers definitely gives us peace. Religious places in Maharashtra were closed since the lockdown in March due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and the state government announced the reopening from November 16 onwards but with all necessary precautions. Indian-American actress Aneesha Madhok, who is making her Hollywood debut with "Bully High", feels people should connect with God from wherever they are, it doesn't necessarily need to be a religious place.

"I know that temples have opened up in Maharashtra since last week, which means many people will go and put others at risk who do not have strong immunity. With regards to pragmatism, I do not think it is a good idea. People must stay at home unless they need to go work and earn a living or it is an emergency. Temples are built by humans and so are houses. We are created by god. So I advise people to pray from home. I suggest everyone to dig deep within and strengthen your relationship with God wherever you are," she said.


The young actress feels that religious places can easily be put to various uses, like providing medical facilities, etc., and even cited the example of Sri Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in New Delhi.

She said, "The Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in my hometown has turned the place of worship into a place where people can get MRI scans done for Rs. 50. Now that's a good use of a place of worship during this pandemic."

"Let's not forget that this entire world is a creation of god! So whether we pray at home, in a temple, church, or mosque, we are praying to the same lord in different ways. I have been praying at home throughout this lockdown and I will continue to pray at home so that I do not put other people at risk," Aneesha concluded.