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Devoleena Bhattacharjee defends women’s choice of keeping Karwa Chauth

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

In a detailed social media statement, Devoleena Bhattacharjee emphasized that many modern husbands now choose to fast alongside their partners during the festival. Although she does not observe the specific ritual due to her regional heritage and current nursing commitments, her husband regularly checks if she wishes to take part. She reiterated that traditions should center on mutual respect and shared joy without facing external scrutiny.

Key points

  • Women should have the autonomy to observe cultural rituals without facing external judgme…: Women should have the autonomy to observe cultural rituals without facing external judgment from social critics.
  • Contemporary celebrations frequently involve mutual participation, with several husbands…: Contemporary celebrations frequently involve mutual participation, with several husbands choosing to fast alongside their wives.
  • Cultural practices and expressions of affection remain personal decisions that should be…: Cultural practices and expressions of affection remain personal decisions that should be respected when entirely voluntary.

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Television actress

Devoleena Bhattacharjee, who became a household name after playing the role of Gopi Bahu in Saath Nibhana Saathiya, celebrates all the festivals with the same excitement. Recently, the actress shared her opinion on

Karwa Chauth, and the people celebrating the occasion.

Devoleena, who is known for expressing her opinions freely and is quite vocal about her thoughts, took to her X account to speak about the festival of Karwa Chauth.

On Thursday, the actress took to her X, formerly Twitter, and shared a long note in which she shared her perspective on the festival.

She wrote, “Happy Karwa Chauth to all the beautiful ladies celebrating today. I’ve never kept a Karwa Chauth fast because, in Bengali and Assamese cultures, it isn’t a tradition. We may not have every ritual, but we celebrate so many festivals with all our hearts. So why not Karwa Chauth? Honestly, I do feel like keeping it someday. But I’m scared I won’t be able to manage a whole day without water. I fast every Monday and sometimes on Ekadashi, but water fasting? That’s…

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