This past Saturday, on Anant Chaturdashi, a wave of heartfelt emotion swept through countless homes. Devotees across the land lovingly bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa, marking the end of the ten-day Ganpati festival. This grand celebration, which begins with welcoming Bappa on Ganesh Chaturthi, always brings immense joy and a touch of sadness when it’s time for his departure.
The spirit of this vibrant festival truly comes alive in Bollywood. Many film stars joined the festivities with great enthusiasm. They celebrated on a large scale at their homes. This year, some celebrities made a special choice. Instead of buying idols from the market, they crafted their own Bappa at home. Actor Rajkummar Rao was one of them, and he shared a special glimpse of his handmade idol on Anant Chaturdashi.
Rajkummar Rao Introduces His Eco-Friendly Bappa
Every year, people are encouraged to bring home eco-friendly Ganpati idols. It seems many stars are now fully embracing this message. This time, actor Rajkummar Rao and his wife Patralekhaa lovingly shaped their Bappa idol right at home. Rajkummar used simple ingredients like turmeric and wheat flour to create a truly beautiful Bappa.
He proudly shared a picture on Instagram, inviting everyone to “Meet our Ganpati, made from wheat flour and turmeric. Our eco-friendly Bappa.” He also added the much-loved chant, “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya!” (Come back soon next year!).
Shraddha Kapoor’s Modak Marathon: Six Sweets and a Simple Reason
Actress Shraddha Kapoor has a well-known soft spot for modaks. On Bappa’s farewell day, she took her love for these sweets to another level. She didn’t just eat one or two. Instead, she happily munched on a whopping six modaks!
Shraddha explained her sweet indulgence on her Instagram story. She shared a post showing six modaks neatly arranged on a plate. Her caption offered a delightful reason: “Visarjan day, September 6, means six modaks must be eaten.” She also added a folded hands emoji to her post. For those unfamiliar, modaks are a favorite treat of Ganpati Bappa. This sweet dish is first offered to him, then shared among devotees as a blessed offering.
Joyful News for Rajkummar and Patralekhaa: Baby on the Way
Fans and netizens loved seeing Rajkummar Rao’s handmade Bappa. Many users filled the comments with the traditional greeting, “Ganpati Bappa Morya.” Beyond the festive cheer, Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa recently shared some heartwarming personal news. They are soon going to become parents! The couple shared this joyful update with their fans through a social media post. Their simple yet exciting message read, “Baby on the way.”
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