Just before the release of her much-awaited film Bajirao Mastani, Deepika Padukone visited the famous Siddhivinayak Temple in Dadar, central Mumbai, on December 17 to seek Lord Ganesha's blessings. Her latest outing also stars Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra in the lead.

Visiting the famed temple before every release is a ritual Ms Padukone follows religiously.

Apart from the B-town beauty, veteran actress-turned-polictican Jaya Prada was also spotted at the Siddhivinayak temple.

A look at the pictures!

Deepika Padukone arrives at the temple dressed in a beige salwar kameez.

The Tamasha actress, who was escorted by her security detail, is aided by the Mumbai police.

Deepika enters the temple amid heavy security.

Ms Padukone on her way out after seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha.

Jaya Prada paid a visit to the famous temple as well.

The veteran actress, whose son recently got married, made a quick exit after visiting the temple.

Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar