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Divya Dutta Recalls Punjabi Family Traditions During Ganesh Chaturthi

Divya Dutta Recalls Punjabi Family Traditions During Ganesh Chaturthi
Divya Dutta shares memories of her family’s traditional Punjabi menu on Ganesh Chaturthi · thehansindia.com

Divya Dutta talked about how her family celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi.

They make Punjabi dishes such as halwa, aloo puri and chana.

Her father especially likes modak, a festive sweet.

Divya said celebrations feel stronger when people have faith.

She believes Bappa helps and guides people during difficult times.

She said people may think of Bappa as a friend, elder brother or God.

Divya is thankful for the blessings she has received in her acting career.

She celebrated the festival with her family in Mumbai.

Key facts

Traditional dishes
Halwa, aloo puri and chana
Festive sweet
Modak, which Dutta said her father particularly enjoys
Celebration location
Mumbai
Family roots
Ludhiana, Punjab
Recent projects mentioned
Chiraiya and Last Man in Tower
Dutta’s view of faith
She said faith and devotion help make celebration possible and provide guidance through difficult moments

Quotes

Divya Dutta

Actress discussing her family’s traditional Ganesh Chaturthi menu

“There is always something for which you have to hold God’s hand. And he is with you. Your intent should be good. And he holds your hand very well. Some consider him as an elder brother, some consider him as a friend, some consider him as God. He can be different, but he always holds your hand.”
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“I make Halwa in Punjab. My mother has been making it for a long time. And then Aloo Puri, Chana. This is our North menu of Punjab. And then there is Modak, which my father likes a lot. And there are different sweets.”
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