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Nov 07, 2024 09:38 AM IST
Neha Marda talks in regards to the significance of Chhath Puja in her life, doing the entire rituals herself for the second time and immersing herself within the tradition
Actor Neha Marda is wanting ahead to celebrating her second Chhath Puja. Speaking about her expertise of celebrating the competition, Neha says, “I can’t clarify what Chhath Puja means to me. It offers you immense peace and worshipping the Solar God offers you energy, gentle and power. You study to regulate your thoughts and physique and there’s energy in that. I pray for good well being and prosperity for me and my family members.”
Initially from a Marwari household, Neha married Ayushman Agrawal, a Bengali-Marwari businessman in 2012. Agarwal’s household has lengthy been based mostly in Patna, Bihar. “I’ve seen folks carry out the puja very religiously in lots of locations together with Kolkata (West Bengal). And after marriage, I noticed each different household performing it in Patna,” the 39-year-old tells us, including, “I had by no means accomplished the puja however when my mother-in-law was actually unwell, andar se awaaz aayi that if she will get nicely, I’ll do the puja. And she or he did. So, this 12 months will likely be my second.”
Though the ritual includes rigorous fasting and getting ready the bhog from scratch, Neha finds energy within the steerage of her household and neighborhood. “I’m in Patna and have my mother-in-law’s associates to information me via every thing,” she shares and continues, “Now we have a kund (tank) on the terrace, so we do the puja there. We put together bhog and prasad in enormous portions. Each women and men quick and take part on this competition.”
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