Divyabharathi Reveals Her Personal Pongal Traditions and Family Focus
Actress Divyabharathi recently shared her deep connection with the Pongal festival. She emphasized that for her, Pongal revolves around togetherness and gratitude. This special time brings her family together to celebrate life's blessings.
Simple Beginnings and Evolving Celebrations
Divyabharathi described her childhood Pongal celebrations as simple and home-centered. Her mother, a strong and hard-working woman, kept the festivities grounded rather than fancy. Now as a working adult, the actress finds joy in returning home to spend quality time with her family. She believes that happiness grows from appreciating life's simple blessings over the years.
The Unique Charm of Coimbatore Pongal
The actress feels that Pongal holds extra significance in Coimbatore. She noted that the festival atmosphere there feels more vibrant and rooted compared to Chennai. Many households in Coimbatore still keep cows, and on Maattu Pongal, they perform special rituals including bathing and puja for the animals.
Exciting Plans with Family and Festive Favorites
This year, Divyabharathi looks forward to celebrating Pongal at her Coimbatore home with her one-and-a-half-year-old niece Riya. She plans to dress up her niece and enjoy plenty of sugarcane. The actress expressed particular excitement about sharing her first Pongal with Riya.
Memorable Moments and Professional Perspectives
Divyabharathi recalled a cherished Pongal memory from right after the release of her film Bachelor. The entire team visited their director's home near Coimbatore where she fed beautiful cows. She described this as a core memory she will never forget. The actress also mentioned she wouldn't mind working on Pongal day because she loves her work and believes the set environment would be amazing.
Traditional Touches in Food and Fashion
When it comes to Pongal traditions, Divyabharathi strongly favors the classic approach. She declared sakkara pongal as her absolute favorite festival food, saying it brings an instant festive feeling. For her festival attire, she prefers traditional wear, especially saris, to keep the celebrations authentic.
