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DNA Web Team | Oct 05, 2019, 11:13 AM IST
1.Kajol with Tanuja and Tanishaa
Kickstarting the Durga Puja celebrations on Friday, actor Kajol along with mother Tanuja and sister Tanisha Mukerji, stepped out in style to offer prayers at a Durga Puja pandal.
2.Entire family all smiles for the paparazzi
Marking the first day - Shashti, of the festivities, the 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' actor went for an enchanting red ethnic ensemble flaunting a beautifully embroidered Kurta with a matching dupatta. Describing her belief in the goddess, Kajol said, "The family in which I am married, they are all staunch believers in Durga. And this Navratri season, as it is called, we celebrate it to the fullest."
3.Mukerji women looked elegant in shades of white and red
To her father's comment that she serves bhog on the eight-day - Ashtami, the actor added, "Our whole family gathers on Ashtami to pray together. But I believe that every day is Durga's and we celebrate each day with full fervour."
4.Snapped amid puja
Meanwhile, her sister draped a simple pink saree tied her hair in a simple bun to complete the look. The traditional Bengali sari seemed to hold importance for the actor as she told, "This saree was presented to me by my gorgeous mother on last to last Durga Puja and is a traditional Bengali saree."
5.Kajol at her jovial best
Family get-togethers are one thing that Tanisha believes is the soul of festivals. "Our lives are so work-oriented now and there are festivals when we can come together and enjoy. Through this Puja, we serve bhog to a number of people which to us is an act of generosity," she told.
6.Shared snaps with fans on social media
Exuding full festive fever, Tanishaa didn't forget to urge for the safety of the environment as she added, "one thing - when we celebrate any festival, we need to keep the environment in mind because it is getting very ruined. And for this reason, our statues are recycled every year."
7.Kajol donned a red and golden dress
Shining bright amid her daughters was the former actor Tanuja, who is seen in a light coloured printed saree who said, "The traditions of our country are very important and if we fail to keep them alive, then India won't be the same anymore. I was taught by my mother-in-law that loving your dear ones is necessary and Durga Puja is one occasion that unites us all. There is no religion here and anyone is welcome here."
8.Tanishaa Mukerji sporting a pink saree
Kajol documented their beautiful attires on Instagram writing, "First day of the pujas ... shoshti. Before we share it with everybody else .." She shared a few Instagram stories and pictures on the photo-sharing app.
9.Cousins Samrat and Sharbani at the pandal
Shashti marks the first day of the Durga Puja celebrations which will end on Vijayadashmi - October 8 this year. The countdown for the Puja began on September 28 with Shubho Mahalaya. Itis celebrated at the end of Shradh or Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors.
10.Kajol enjoys time with cousins
It is believed that goddess Durga descended the Earth on Mahalaya which is celebrated by the Bengalis across the globe with much fervour and zeal. It is believed that mantras called 'Mahisasura Mardini' invoke the Goddess; the most famous one being 'Jago Tumi Jago'.
(All Photos via Yogen Shah and Instagram)
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