Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are having a happy Diwali.
The Indian actress and Jonas Brothers rocker, who share 4-year-old daughter Malti Marie, offered fans a glimpse into their holiday celebration with
several family photos on Instagram Sunday, Nov. 8.
Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is a weeklong spiritual holiday celebrated all over the world, especially in South Asia. The dates change each year because they are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, but it typically takes place in October and November. This year, Diwali runs Nov. 6 through Nov. 10.
Chopra and Jonas' daughter could be seen soaking up the festive fun alongside her parents. In one photo, Malti Marie held both her parents' hands while the family stood in a decorated entryway, which was adorned with several glowing candles and orange floral arrangements.
Malti Marie wore a white and gold dress, while her hair was wrapped in a pair of matching ribbons. Chopra, 44, donned a beaded burgundy frock and floral crown, and Jonas, 34, wore a white tunic with a textured cream vest.
"Some camera roll favorites from this Diwali," Chopra wrote alongside a white heart emoji.
Jonas echoed the sentiment in a post of his own, writing, "Happy Diwali 🪔"
What is Diwali?
The literal translation of Diwali is "a row of lamps and lights." People will often line candles and lamps throughout their house and along their driveway to illuminate their surroundings. They might also buy colorful new clothes or host gatherings of friends and family to celebrate together.
The Hindu tradition is observed across various religions and cultures, including Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism.
For Hindus, Diwali is a time for dana (charitable giving) and seva (selfless service), and according to the Hindu American Foundation, Hindus traditionally perform a deep cleaning of their homes and surroundings, as cleanliness is believed to invoke the presence and blessings of deities related to wealth and prosperity.
Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas share rare photos of daughter
Chopra and Jonas welcomed Malti Marie via surrogacy in January 2022. On Mother's Day that year, the pair revealed their daughter was home after spending more than 100 days in neonatal intensive care.
Malti Marie made her public debut in January 2023, joining her parents at the Jonas Brothers' Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.
The couple's Diwali photos come nearly two weeks after Chopra shared a series of rare photos of their daughter in celebration of the Hindu festival Karwa Chauth.
In one outdoor photo, Malti Marie could be seen standing between her parents, reaching up to hold their hands. The family wore traditional Indian attire for the occasion, with Chopra and Malti opting for mother-daughter matching in red dresses with gold trim. Jonas, meanwhile, was decked out in an ivory outfit.
During their time indoors, the couple's daughter wore a white cardigan over her holiday outfit, as well as a long red ribbon fastened around her bun. Chopra also posed for a selfie with Malti Marie nestled beside her, while Jonas wrapped an arm around his daughter in another photo.
The carousel ended on a playful note, with Jonas holding a pair of small, embellished shoes over his eyes.
Contributing: Michelle Shen and Sameen Chaudhry, USA TODAY
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