Aditi Govitrikar: Diwali is referred to as a festival of lights and I advocate celebrating it by lighting diyas

Aditi Govitrikar likes to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life. However, during festivals, the family takes precedence. That’s how it should be! She looks forward to spending quality time with her loved ones and relishing the festive celebrations. And the occasion of Diwali calls for just that.

She shares, “Diwali holds a special place in my heart, being my favourite festival. I actively engage in pre-festival house cleaning, starting days before. The day starts with using the traditional ubtan on the body, followed by a refreshing bath and a puja ceremony. My mother, an excellent cook, has prepared homemade chiwda laddoo, chakli, and other delectable sweets, which I have been enjoying non-stop (smiles). I have invited our friends to my home to join in the festivities followed by an amazing dinner.”




The actress is against bursting firecrackers, which leads to noise and air pollution. She says, “Diwali is referred to as a festival of lights for a reason, and I advocate celebrating it by lighting diyas. I strongly dislike firecrackers and see no benefits in them whatsoever. They are hazardous, frightening, and cause considerable distress among pets and animals. No deity would want their creatures to feel helplessness as they endure pain and fear. So, I recommend that everyone refrain from using firecrackers and focus more on the beauty of lights during Diwali.”

During festivals and important occasions, Aditi misses the old-world charm of celebrating festivals surrounded by an extensive family. She shares, “The way we celebrated Diwali in the past is quite different from today, and I believe it’s because the number of joint families has reduced. While growing up, I remember making rangoli and painting diyas days before the festival. I miss those times. I wish everyone, especially those away from their homes, a wonderful time and a very Happy Diwali.”