Neetu Kapoor celebrated Ashtami with her granddaughter Raha Kapoor, daughter of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, by performing the traditional Kanya Pujan ritual at home. The veteran actor shared a few glimpses of the ceremony on her Instagram Stories, offering fans a peek into the family’s Navratri celebrations.In one of the pictures, Raha is seen seated on a small stool as Neetu washes her feet and offers prayers as part of the ritual. The little one is dressed in a bright orange top and blue jeans, while her grandmother opted for a pink-and-white floral-printed kurta set.
Neetu also posted a video of herself performing the puja for a young boy. Another glimpse from the celebrations showed the family’s temple, set up on the balcony and decorated with flowers and traditional religious items. It featured a marble idol of Goddess Durga, a kalash and sprouted grains.Kanya Pujan, also known as Kanjak Puja, is an important Navratri ritual performed on Ashtami or Navami. During the ceremony, young girls are worshipped as manifestations of Goddess Durga, with devotees offering prayers and food as part of the tradition.Varun Dhawan also marked the festive occasion by sharing a picture from his Navami celebrations. The actor posed with a group of young girls, while his daughter Lara was spotted in the frame with her face concealed.The photograph offered a glimpse of Varun spending time with the children during what appeared to be a drawing session. Lara stood behind her father, holding on to him as he displayed a sheet of paper featuring a drawing and the words, “Happy Navratri.”Sharing the picture on Instagram, Varun extended his festive wishes in Hindi, writing, “आप सबको नवरात्रि की हार्दिक शुभकामनाये” (Heartfelt Navratri wishes to everyone).
