Dussehra
and
Navratri
are
being
celebrated
across
the
nation
with
full
fervour
and
enthusiasm.
However,
this
year
the
celebrations
have
been
dampened
due
to
the
ongoing
COVID-19
crisis
and
the
social
distancing
norms
that
have
been
put
in
place.
As
a
result,
everyone
is
celebrating
the
festival
with
close
ones
at
home
and
in
small,
intimate
gatherings.
A
number
of
TV
celebs
took
to
their
social
media
accounts
to
wish
their
fans
and
followers
on
the
auspicious
day.
They
also
shared
pictures
and
videos
from
the
celebrations.
A
few
others
have
also
spoken
up
about
how
badly
they
are
missing
all
the
usual
festivity.
Ashi
Singh
of
Aladdin:
Naam
Toh
Suna
Hoga
confessed
that
she
misses
Garba
at
pandals.
The
actress
told
TOI,
"This
year,
things
have
been
extremely
difficult
for
people
around
the
world
as
a
lot
has
changed,
including
how
we
are
celebrating
festivals.
All
the
colours,
music,
Garba,
and
heavy
dresses
are
missing
this
year,
but
the
festive
spirit
is
very
much
alive
in
everyone.
I
miss
going
to
the
pandals
for
Garba.
Honestly,
I
am
awful
at
Garba
but
those
nine
days
always
go
into
perfecting
my
Garba
Raas.
I
miss
that
this
year."
Uttaran
fame
Vaishali
Thakkar
opened
up
about
not
observing
a
fast
this
year
for
Navratri.
The
actress
reasoned
that
she
needs
to
think
about
keeping
her
immunity
levels
high
owing
to
the
pandemic.
Vaishali
said,
"I
fast
during
Navaratri
every
year,
and
have
only
milk
and
fruits.
This
year,
when
everyone
needs
to
take
utmost
care
of
themselves
and
keep
their
immunity
levels
high.
It's
the
first
time
I
am
fasting
in
a
way
where
I
eat
once
a
day."
She
added,
"Being
a
Gujarati,
Garba
and
Dandiya
celebrations
are
what
we
miss
the
most.
We
wait
for
this
festival
the
entire
year
and
this
time
it
feels
as
if
there's
no
energy
around.
We
consider
the
Navratri
period
to
be
the
most
auspicious
time
and
I
just
hope
things
get
better
soon."
Dev
Joshi
of
Baalveer
Returns
also
urged
everyone
to
find
safe
alternatives
to
celebrate
the
festival.
"This
year
has
been
challenging.
I
feel
we
should
find
different
and
safer
ways
to
celebrate
festivals
with
our
loved
ones.
We
need
not
let
go
of
our
traditions,
we
only
need
to
follow
them
a
little
differently.
I
would
like
to
encourage
each
and
everyone
to
stay
safe
and
enjoy
Navaratri
and
Dussehra
at
home
with
your
family.
A
lot
of
virtual
celebrations
are
being
conducted," said
Dev.