The much-anticipated nine-day celebrations of Navratri began on Thursday, drawing a host of celebrities to Kochi for a puja ceremony organized by Kalyan Jewellers. Celebrities in attendance included Katrina Kaif, Shilpa Shetty, Malaika Arora, Kriti Sanon, Bobby Deol, Ajay Devgn, Rashmika Mandanna, and Saif Ali Khan. The event also welcomed popular South Indian stars like Naga Chaitanya, Tovino Thomas, Anna Ben, Kavya Madhavan, Anarkali Marikar, and Prabhu. Many stars embraced the festive vibe by donning traditional outfits. Ajay Devgn made a statement in a delicately embroidered light pink kurta paired with churidar pants and brown embroidered loafers. Meanwhile, Katrina Kaif looked stunning in an elegant sari. For a glimpse of the celebrations, check out the videos shared by a paparazzo account on Instagram.
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Kriti Sanon wowed in an embellished pink drape, while Shilpa Shetty shone in a vibrant green saree. Malaika Arora made her first public appearance since her father Anil Mehta’s passing, stunning in a white lehenga. Saif Ali Khan opted for a chic kurta set, and Rashmika Mandanna looked fabulous in a crimson embellished suit. Bobby Deol and Naga Chaitanya also turned heads in stylish festive kurtas.
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Tamil actor Prabhu attended the event with his wife, Punitha Prabhu, while Minnal Murali star Tovino Thomas was accompanied by his wife, Lidiya.
Celebrities embraced the ethnic dress code at the puja ceremony, which Kalyan Jewellers hosts annually. This year’s star-studded event featured Janhvi Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Katrina Kaif, Shilpa Shetty, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Naga Chaitanya. Last year, actors Ranbir Kapoor and Mammootty also joined the festivities.