October 12, 2024: The festive season of Durga Puja and Navratri is being embraced with enthusiasm across India, and Bollywood celebrities are also immersing themselves in the celebrations.
Alia Bhatt, looking radiant in a red saree, offered prayers at a Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai. She was accompanied by her sister Shaheen and had a warm moment with Kajol and her sister Tanishaa Mukerji, who are regular attendees at the festivities.
Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn joined his wife Kajol for the Durga Puja celebrations, twinning with his son Yug in blue kurtas. Their appearance drew attention as the family posed for pictures at the pandal.
Other Bollywood stars like Pankaj Tripathi, Rahul Roy, and Rituparna Sengupta were also spotted participating in the Durga Puja festivities in Mumbai.
The stunning couple Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover caught eyes with their traditional attire as they paid their respects at the pandal.
Rani Mukerji, dressed elegantly in a red saree, was another prominent figure at the celebrations.
She shared a heartwarming moment with Ranbir Kapoor, taking fans back to their Saawariya days. The duo was seen enjoying the festive atmosphere together, with Rani adorably kissing Ranbir on the cheek as they posed for photographers.
Jaya Bachchan, a veteran Bollywood actress, was also seen joining the festive celebrations. In Kolkata, Prosenjit Chatterjee was spotted offering prayers at the Hazra Park Durgotsab pandal, adding a touch of tradition in his blue kurta.
These celebrations are a key part of the Hindu festival of Durga Puja, which honors Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasur, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. The festival holds great cultural and spiritual significance, beyond religious boundaries, and is marked by vibrant rituals, prayers, fasting, and cultural events across the country. It is a time of joy, unity, and a celebration of art and tradition.
In parallel, Navratri is celebrated in different parts of India, focusing on the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. The festivities include fasting, prayers, and traditional customs, creating an atmosphere of devotion and happiness as people seek the goddess’s blessings for a prosperous and joyous life.
