MUMBAI: Bollywood celebrities brought colour and traditional style to the Maha Ashtami celebrations at Mumbai’s North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja, with sarees, embroidered outfits and statement jewellery among the highlights.

Actor Kajol, who has long been associated with the city’s Durga Puja festivities, attended the celebrations with her family. Her daughter Nysa Devgan opted for a pale yellow ensemble with colourful embroidery, while Yug Devgan complemented the family look in a red kurta.

Veteran actor Jaya Bachchan also attended the festivities in a bright pink saree paired with jewellery. Tanishaa Mukerji chose a pastel blue saree with a silver border, while actor Mouni Roy wore a mustard-yellow saree with gold accents and traditional accessories.

The outfits reflected the continued popularity of Indian ethnic wear during festive occasions. Sarees in bright colours, detailed embroidery, traditional jewellery and carefully styled hair remained prominent choices, while lighter palettes and restrained accessories offered a more understated alternative.

Festive fashion often brings together regional traditions and individual preferences. While some attendees favour elaborate fabrics and statement ornaments, others choose simpler silhouettes that allow colour, texture and craftsmanship to stand out.

The celebration also highlighted how traditional clothing remains an important part of public festivities, particularly during Durga Puja. Sarees, kurtas and other ethnic ensembles continue to offer versatile choices for family gatherings, religious ceremonies and community events.

For those seeking festive styling inspiration, the looks demonstrated several adaptable ideas: pairing a brightly coloured saree with gold jewellery, balancing an embroidered outfit with understated accessories, or choosing a pastel ensemble with a contrasting border.

The event brought together members of the film industry and devotees to mark the festival. Beyond the celebrity appearances, Durga Puja remains a major cultural celebration, combining worship, community participation, music and traditional attire.

The fashion choices seen at the Mumbai pandal reflected the diversity of contemporary festive dressing, where classic Indian garments continue to evolve through colour combinations, embroidery and personal styling.