For television actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Durga Puja has been special since childhood. But because of the pandemic, the Saath Nibhana Saathiya actress is missing the festive vibes, like most of us.
But the actress spoke to us and shared her past memories about the Durga Puja. Here's what Devoleena told us about her childhood. ALSO READ: Devoleena Bhattacharjee On Saath Nibhana Saathiya 2: 'It Was Not Planned After Rasode Mein Kaun Tha Went Viral'- EXCLUSIVE
The actress said, "Since childhood, I used to wake up early during Puja and the morning used to be very special on this day. There used to be a beautiful Durga Puja mandap near my house and we friends used to help arrange things for the priest. Durga Mantras used to be chanted. I would enjoy it a lot. It’s like a ritual for us every year. A few things are beautiful in their own way and I prefer not to alter those things." ALSO READ: Saath Nibhana Saathiya 2: Devoleena Bhattachrjee, Rupal Patel And Sneha Jain Starrer Is A Remake Of A Marathi Show?-EXCLUSIVE
The actress said, "Since childhood, I used to wake up early during Puja and the morning used to be very special on this day. There used to be a beautiful Durga Puja mandap near my house and we friends used to help arrange things for the priest. Durga Mantras used to be chanted. I would enjoy it a lot. It’s like a ritual for us every year. A few things are beautiful in their own way and I prefer not to alter those things." ALSO READ: Saath Nibhana Saathiya 2: Devoleena Bhattachrjee, Rupal Patel And Sneha Jain Starrer Is A Remake Of A Marathi Show?-EXCLUSIVE
The former Biggboss 13 contestant also reveals about missing Durga Puja food, "The most attractive attention of pujo is the bhog. Which is the famous Khichudri, Payash and a popular sweet Sondesh. I'll be missing all of it this time. My family is in Assam, so I'm not hosting a puja lunch this year for my friends. I'm shooting too so I will just visit Durga temple this year to offer my prayers."
She remembers playing Goddess act. She recalls, "We celebrate Durga Puja with great flair, Maha Ashtami sees the worship of the Chamunda incarnation of Goddess Shakti. It is believed that during Goddess Durga’s epic battle with Mahishasur, the goddess had killed demons Chanda, Munda, and Raktabija on Ashtami. I'm glad to have performed the epic tale narration on the popular Aigiri Nandini Song by Rajalakshmee Sanjay."
She remembers playing Goddess act. She recalls, "We celebrate Durga Puja with great flair, Maha Ashtami sees the worship of the Chamunda incarnation of Goddess Shakti. It is believed that during Goddess Durga’s epic battle with Mahishasur, the goddess had killed demons Chanda, Munda, and Raktabija on Ashtami. I'm glad to have performed the epic tale narration on the popular Aigiri Nandini Song by Rajalakshmee Sanjay."
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