Bollywood veteran Hema Malini celebrates the arrival of Navratri by sharing festive greetings with fans. The actress posts an Instagram collage featuring herself dressed as Goddess Durga alongside an image of the divine feminine deity. Her message expresses hopes for multiplied happiness, prosperity, and wellness during the nine-day celebration. Fellow actress Bhumi Pednekar visits Bawe Wali Mata Mahakali Darbar in Jammu to seek blessings on the festival's opening day. She requests divine strength and success for devotees through her social media platform.
Shardiya Navratri commenced September 22 and honors Goddess Durga through nine days of worship. The festival begins with Pratipada, which pays tribute to Maa Shailputri, daughter of the Himalayas. Celebrations conclude on October 1 before Dussehra arrives on October 2. Hema Malini began her film journey in 1963 with Tamil cinema before transitioning to Hindi films with Sapno Ka Saudagar in 1968. Her recent work appeared in Shimla Mirchi in 2020.
Shardiya Navratri commenced September 22 and honors Goddess Durga through nine days of worship. The festival begins with Pratipada, which pays tribute to Maa Shailputri, daughter of the Himalayas. Celebrations conclude on October 1 before Dussehra arrives on October 2. Hema Malini began her film journey in 1963 with Tamil cinema before transitioning to Hindi films with Sapno Ka Saudagar in 1968. Her recent work appeared in Shimla Mirchi in 2020.
