Inside Priyanka Chopra’s Diwali Celebration in New York Inline
Photo: Courtesy of Priyanka Chopra1/11“I love the beauty of our traditions. This is me getting my face painted with henna!”
Photo: Courtesy of Priyanka Chopra2/11“Ready to party the night away with my face henna, sari, and Kalava, the red thread that was tied on my wrist before the Puja (prayer ceremony).”
Photo: Courtesy of Priyanka Chopra3/11“Nothing is more beautiful than a sari, and I love spending the entire evening in one. I’ve got the whole nine yards—jasmine flowers, jewelry, the works.”
Photo: Courtesy of Priyanka Chopra4/11“Being so far away from home during Diwali is so much easier when you have amazing friends who help make the day so special!”
Photo: Courtesy of Priyanka Chopra5/11“Gambling on Diwali is considered auspicious. Ready for your speed history lesson? Diwali is the festival of lights, sparkle, love, and money. We pray to Laxmi (the Goddess of Wealth) and keep our doors open all night, inviting her in. Legend has it that people who worship and follow all traditions will have a prosperous year ahead of them. One of these traditions is that of gambling on Diwali.”
