When questioned about fasting during Navratri while also having two pegs at the Taj Hotel in the evening, Mamta Kulkarni responded, “When I was in Bollywood, my Guru came into my life in 1997." ...

She also shared a light-hearted anecdote about indulging in "two pegs" during Navratri. When questioned about her fasting practices during Navratri while also drinking at the Taj Hotel ...

Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni embraced ascetic life at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, joining the Kinnar Akhara and becoming ...

Ritual: Ghatasthapana, Shailputri PujaThe first day marks the installation of the Ghata (sacred pot) and the beginning of the Navratri fast. Devotees offer prayers to Goddess Shailputri ...

Recently, she spoke about reports of her unusual spiritual practices. She admitted she would fast for nine days in Navratri and then have two pegs of scotch at the Taj Hotel. The revelation came ...

When asked about her fasting practices during Navratri while also drinking at the Taj Hotel, Mamta Kulkarni explained, “In my Bollywood days, my Guru came into my life in 1997.” She elaborated ...

Sharing an incident about indulging in “two pegs” during Navratri at the Taj Hotel, the former actress said, “I vowed to fast during Navratri, a nine-day period of spiritual practice. I performed ...

Navratri, a festival dedicated to goddess Durga, is celebrated on very large scale. The festival, which will start on October 17 and ends on October 26, has strict guidelines. People keep fast on all ...

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Below are the days, auspicious timings, and rituals for each day: The first day of Navratri marks the installation of the holy pot and the start of fasting. Devotees worship Goddess Shailputri, the ...