Bhumi Pednekar Starts Navratri Celebrations By Offering Prayers At Bawe Wali Mata Darbar In Jammu; Ananya Panday Reacts

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Pednekar marked the start of the festive season with a spiritual visit to the revered Bawewali Mata Mahakali Darbar in Jammu on the first day of Navratri. The Dum Laga Ke Haisha star prayed to Maa Kali and shared heartfelt wishes with her followers, hoping they would receive strength, vitality, and success during the nine-day celebration.

Bhumi Pednekar offers prayers at Bawe Wali Mata Darbar in Jammu

On Instagram, Bhumi posted a series of photos and videos from her visit, writing in the caption: “On the first day of Navratri, from the sacred Bawe Wali Mata Mahakali Darbar in Jammu, may Maa Kali’s blessings bring power, vitality, and new triumphs into your life.”One of the photos showed Bhumi holding a basket with pooja offerings as she posed for the camera. Another post featured the idol of Goddess Kali, and she also shared a video of a local shopkeeper explaining the significance of the temple. Additionally, Bhumi posted a clip of herself offering water to Lord Shiva's Shivling, showcasing her deep spiritual engagement.Take a look at her post:

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Navratri, observed with great devotion across India, symbolises the triumph of good over evil and reflects the country’s rich cultural diversity. This year, the festivities will run until October 1, culminating in Dussehra celebrations on October 2.

Ananya Panday reacts

Soon after the post was shared on social media, Ananya Panday took to the comments section and reacted, "Blessinggggss." Meanwhile, fans took to the comments section to shower Navratri wishes. One of the fans wrote, "Happy Navratri," and another added, "Best place in the world."

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Bhumi’s Upcoming Projects

On the professional front, Bhumi Pednekar recently starred as Sophia, a budding CEO, in the Netflix series The Royals, alongside Ishaan Khatter and Nora Fatehi. Looking ahead, Bhumi is set to portray a police officer in the web series Daldal. Before making her acting debut, Bhumi worked as an assistant casting director at Yash Raj Films for six years. She made her acting debut in 2015 with Dum Laga Ke Haisha, playing an obese bride opposite Ayushmann Khurrana. The film not only marked her entry into Bollywood but also earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.