Gyaarah Gyaarah Star Mukti Mohan Reflects on Navratri's Core Message: Triumph Of Good Over Evil

Navratri is a time of celebration, devotion, and reflection, and for renowned actress Mukti Mohan, it carries deep personal significance. Known for her roles in projects like Life Hill Gayi, Gyaarah Gyaarah, Thar, and A Wedding Story, Mukti navigates her packed artistic schedule while still making space for traditions that have been passed down in her family.

When asked about her usual Navratri celebrations, Mukti talks fondly of family traditions that bring her closer to the spirit of the festival. "My mother reads stories regarding the nine forms of Maa Durga throughout the course of the nine days. One ritual I follow is feeding and gifting young girls on Ashtami, it is my favorite ritual."

For Mukti, Navratri is not just about rituals but about an important message that ties into her personal values. "The triumph of good over evil is what I connect with." The simplicity of this statement shows how the festival's core message reverberates with her. In a world where we constantly battle between right and wrong, this celebration serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up for justice and goodness.

As an artist, Navratri often coincides with Mukti's busiest time of year. Finding balance can be challenging, but she makes sure to stay connected to the festivities in her own way. She shares, "Honestly, it's the beginning of the work season for artists, so I can't really celebrate like how we did during college days. But I make it a point to follow the ritual of feeding young girls on Ashtami and gifting them books and toys."

When it comes to fasting and dietary restrictions during Navratri, Mukti occasionally partakes, but Ashtami remains a day of indulgence and delicious food. "Yes, sometimes, but not on Ashtami because my mother makes the best Halwa, Sabzi, Poori, Channa with a dash of coconut on Ashtami,"

Navratri symbolizes the victory of good over evil, but when Mukti relates this theme to her personal and professional journey, she offers a candid and thought-provoking perspective. "Honestly, no matter what part of philosophy or mythology I relate to, if it doesn't serve or help me apply in practical life, it still remains a pipeline dream for me. Unfortunately, witnessing the frustration in people due to delayed justice and not setting up stricter laws against crimes related to women and children has reduced my faith in stories," she ends.

While Navratri celebrates the power of the goddess, Mukti acknowledges that as a society, we still have a long way to go before achieving real victory over evil. This honesty makes her celebration of the festival even more poignant-reminding us that traditions are not just about rituals but should inspire tangible changes in the real world.

In Mukti's own words, "The triumph of good over evil" may be the essence of Navratri, but it's up to each of us to bring that victory into our daily lives-far beyond the rituals and stories we celebrate.