Karishma Tanna Misses 'Innocence' Of Navratri, Feels 'Festivals Are Modernised Now'

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Navratri 2025 begins today, Karishma Tanna has expressed her feelings on the auspicious occasion. During an interview, the actress mentioned about the current trends but their need to 'follow the tradition'.

Karishma Tanna on Maa Durga festival Navratri

During a candid interaction with ETimes, Karishma Tanna explained, "Almost all festivals are too modernised now. I agree that we need to follow time restriction and switch off loudspeakers after a few hours but the innocence with which we celebrated it earlier is completely missing now."ALSO READ: Navratri 2025: Vidya Balan, Manoj Bajpayee, And More Celebs Send Warm Wishes On Auspicious Occasion Furthermore, she fondly remembered participating in school competitions adding, "Our school had a big compound which was decorated beautifully and it hosted garba nights on all the days of the festival.""Even after we grew up, I would go to a club where we played garba for hour. I won competitions and then went out with my group to some of our favourite food joints to eat pav bhaji and other late night munchies. I really miss the Navratri celebrations from the good old days."

More on the festival

The annual Hindu festival celebrating Maa Durga, Navratri 2025 has commenced from today, September 22. The first day holds great significance for Kalash Sthapana, and on this day the sacred kalash (pot) is installed at an auspicious time and prayers are offered to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. It's also known as Ghatsthapna. Bollywood celebrities such as Manoj Bajpayee, Anupam Kher, Kangana Ranaut and many others have shared their wishes on the auspicious occasion.