Actress Kangana Ranaut marked the auspicious occasion of Maha Navratri by performing a Hawan and Kanya Poojan at her residence in Mumbai, sharing glimpses of the celebration with her followers on Instagram on Monday, 19 October 2026.

The Festivities at Home

Dressed in a blue salwar kameez with minimal makeup and open curly hair, Kangana was photographed conducting the Hawan ritual, followed by an aarti. She was also seen applying a tikka on a young girl and washing her feet as part of the traditional Kanya Poojan ceremony, which venerates young girls as manifestations of the goddess Durga.

Sharing the pictures on her official Instagram handle, the Queen actress wrote: 'Today, on this great day of Mahanavratri, we performed Devi worship, havan, and Kanya poojan at home. May Devi protect our country and bless us with happiness and prosperity. Jai Mata di.'

Kangana Embraces Indigenous Craft in Chhattisgarh

Separately, Kangana also shared behind-the-scenes moments from a photoshoot, appearing in a heavily embellished multicoloured lehenga choli accessorised with black bangles and silver jewellery. The shoot took place in Chhattisgarh, where she participated in Garba festivities.

'It is such a joy to wear our own indigenous traditional craft and cultural heritage. Also lovely to be in Chhattisgarh for garba festivities,' she wrote, adding: 'Navratri is the celebration of feminine and Garba is the dance of life. And at the center of it all is Devi (Shakti). Navratri ki shubhkamnaen.'

Varun Dhawan and Other Celebrities Join the Celebrations

Actor Varun Dhawan also marked the occasion by sharing a photograph on Instagram in which he was seen seated on the floor with a group of young girls engaged in drawing and colouring. Dhawan held one of the handmade greeting cards bearing the message 'Happy Navratri', and captioned the post with heartfelt Navratri wishes in Hindi.

Several other Bollywood personalities similarly shared glimpses of their Kanya Poojan observances on social media, reflecting the festival's widespread resonance across the film fraternity.

Significance of Navratri and Kanya Poojan

Navratri, spanning nine nights, is dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga and is one of the most widely observed Hindu festivals in India. The Kanya Poojan, typically performed on the eighth or ninth day (Ashtami or Navami), involves inviting young girls, symbolising the goddess, for a ritual meal and blessing. Garba, the traditional dance form originating in Gujarat, is performed as a devotional offering during the festival period.

As the final days of Navratri 2026 draw to a close, the celebrations across the country — from home rituals to large community Garba events — are expected to culminate with Vijayadashami (Dussehra) marking the festival's conclusion.