When it comes to festivals and traditions, everyone has a different meaning and emotion attached to them. Like for Jasmine Babbar, wife Arya Babbar, Karwa Chauth is all about finding love all over again. In an exclusive conversation with us, Jasmine shared that she holds the traditions very close to her heart. She also told us how this festival reminds her of her nana’s wise words on love
Jasmine Babbar shares her grandmother’s words on love
Speaking about the festival and its significance, Jasmine shared, “I have always believed that traditions and festivals were built for a reason. They carried intention. Over time, I have seen many of them lose their essence and turn into social media aesthetics. But for me, it’s never been about the festival itself; it’s about the value it stands for.” She added, “My naani used to say, ‘Pyaar ek vaar nai hunda, vaar-vaar karna painda hai’ (Love doesn’t happen once, you need to choose it repeatedly). And I think that’s what Karwa Chauth reminds me to find love in small, consistent moments, not just the big ones.”
Karwa Chauth adds vibrance and colors
Further in the conversation, when we asked Jasmine about her best pick for the festival, any particular saree or attire, she said, “I’m someone who’s almost always in black. So on days like Karwa Chauth, I make a conscious effort to bring color into my wardrobe. It feels like the traditional part of me is gently trying to brighten up.” “There’s something oddly heartwarming about looking into the mirror and seeing myself in a shade I wouldn’t usually wear. It feels like participating, not performing,” she shared.
The tradition is passed on from generation to generation
Jasmine Babbar also gave us a peek into how everything lights up when all the women in the house come together for the festivities of Karwa Chauth. She shared that it was her aunt who taught her everything to begin with. “Honestly, I think I owe my connection with this tradition to my Maasi. She was the one who taught me all the little rituals, how to do the puja, what each part meant, and I used to follow her around as a child. I miss her and my mum deeply, especially on days like these.”She added, “Now, after being married and celebrating here in Mumbai, it’s different but in a lovely way. We usually keep it intimate, with my mother-in-law and sister-in-law. And that’s something I really value about this family; everyone shows up. Whether it’s birthdays, festivals, or small gatherings, there’s always warmth and togetherness. I actually owe this togetherness to my father-in-law a lot, who brings everyone together at every festival on occasion. We celebrate everything as a family, which I find very endearing.” Every year, my mother-in-law and I put on mehendi together. It’s become our little ritual. We laugh, make a mess, and it just feels home,” concluded Jasmine Babbar.
