Popular Hollywood actress Julia Roberts says she is now a "practising Hindu".
The 42-year-old actress disclosed to US fashion magazine Elle that she and her family regularly worshipped at a Hindu temple with their children.
"The entire Roberts-Moder family goes to the temple together to 'chant and pray and celebrate’. I'm definitely a practising Hindu," said Roberts, who was born to Catholic and Baptist parents.
Roberts is believed to have made the conversion while shooting her new film, Eat, Pray, Love.
The actress plays a woman who goes on a year-long cultural and spiritual trip to India, Italy and Bali.
The film releases in the UK on September 24.
Last year, Roberts sported a bindi during her trip to India when she also visited the Taj Mahal.
Roberts has a production company called Red Om Films. Om is the most sacred symbol for the Hindus, representing the universe and infinity.
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