“Madhya Pradesh Ajab Hai, Sabse Gajab Hai” (the state is strange, most amazing) – a popular slogan among the citizens of the state – has been re-enacted once again, this time in Ujjain district, where cows walked over men as part of their tradition.

This unique tradition took place in Bhidavad village of Badnagar tehsil, located 75 kilometers away from the district headquarters, on Monday.

The ritual is performed here on the morning after the Diwali festival, and the devotees believe that by following this ritual, their wishes will come true.

According to locals, the cows were worshipped in the village in the morning, and then people lay down on the ground while the cows walked over them. People believe that 33 crore Gods and Goddesses reside in cows, and by allowing cows to walk over them, one receives the blessings of the Gods.

#WATCH | Devotees let cows trample them as a part of a tradition in village Bhidavad of Badnagar tehsil, Ujjain district in Madhya Pradesh

The ritual is performed on the next day of Diwali. Devotees believe that by doing this their wishes will come true. pic.twitter.com/evwikt8HJC

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In addition, participants in this tradition must follow another age-old custom.

Devotees fast for five days, and a day before Diwali, they stay in the village temple throughout the night. They also perform bhajans and kirtans there.

On the second day of Diwali, morning puja is conducted, and then people circumambulate the village with drums. During this, all the cows of the village are gathered at one place. Subsequently, people lie down on the ground, and the cows are released to pass over them by trampling, they explained.

After the cows passed over, the devotees stood up and danced to the drum beats, creating an atmosphere of happiness throughout the entire village. People from nearby villages also come to witness this moment with enthusiasm.

Notably, none of the devotees suffered any major injuries during this traditional celebration, as claimed by locals.

Bollywood festive style is all about elaborate Diwali parties, glamour, glitz, and fashion on point. It’s one occasion that fashion enthusiasts wait for throughout the year to get inspiration from the celebrity looks during the festive season This year was no different when the Bollywood celebrities raised the glam bar higher. It was about the twinning moments of Bollywood celebrity couples that won our hearts. Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani celebrated their first Diwali as a married couple and looked radiant as they twinned in white outfits. Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif twinned in white this festive season, while Karishma Tanna twinned in golden with her husband Varun Bangera. Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor looked absolutely stunning in their blush pink outfits.

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Sidharth Malhotra wore a full-sleeved white kurta with embroidery and teamed it with a pair of white salwar. Kiara looked stunning in an all-white sharara set. She wore a sleeveless kurta with sharara bottoms and carried a sheer dupatta with the look. She accessorised the look with statement earrings and kept her makeup minimal and chic. A dash of kohl in the eyes, rosy cheek tint, and nude lip colour were all that Kiara needed to complement her ethnic look. The couple radiated festive glam.

Katrina Kaif’s floral saree featured beautiful vibrant prints in shades of red, green, yellow, and more on the base of white. Her sleeveless blouse matched the drape. Katrina kept her makeup minimal with a dash of kohl in the eyes, a bindi, and wore no accessories. Vicky Kaushal twinned with Katrina in an all-white chikankari kurta set. The couple looked stylish and exuded festive charm to perfection.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s colour palette for the season was white too. While Alia adorned a heavy work kurta set with a salwar and sheer dupatta in lilac, Ranbir opted for a full-sleeved bandhgala and ivory bottoms.

Karishma Tanna and her husband Varun Bangera twinned in glittery golden outfits. Karishma looked breathtaking in a ruffled gold saree from Falguni Shane Peacock. The sequined saree featured delicate work and ruffles at the borders. Varun wore a heavy work mirror kurta in white with gold and a pair of ivory bottoms.

These celebrity couples have convinced us that twinning is the winning way forward for festive fashion.

Diwali 2023 has been the most fashionable one yet and Bollywood celebrities are the reason why. From Tamannaah Bhatia to Ananya Panday, the stars stepped out in their ethnic finery. One of them was the stunning Alia Bhatt. To attend Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s Diwali party over the weekend, Alia Bhatt and her husband Ranbir Kapoor looked glorious in their ethnic looks. While he looked dashing in a black kurta and white trousers, she was ravishing in red. Alia’s Diwali 2023 makeup look with her ethnic ensemble wasn’t short of style either. Always one to keep it minimal yet pulled together, Alia shared a photo on Instagram with dark kohl-rimmed eyes and naturally filled-in brows. Her complexion was luminescent with highlighter and rosy blush on the apples of her cheeks, which Ranbir Kapoor couldn’t help getting a share of. Completing the makeup look was nude coloured lip gloss and a tiny bindi on her forehead with centre-parted hair worn in waves.

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Alia Bhatt celebrated Diwali 2023 in a stunning red Manish Malhotra lehenga, which was a perfect contrast to Ranbir Kapoor in black and white. The short sleeve solid coloured blouse and skirt was accented with a gold embroidered dupatta with glittering borders and heavy jhumka earrings for accessories.

Alia and Ranbir also celebrated Diwali at home in muted tones of ivory and blue. The actress wore a beaded white and gold salwar kameez suit with a blue dupatta draped over her shoulders while the actor chose a white kurta with tailored trousers in the same shade. For the subdued celebrations at home too, Alia showcased glowing skin with a tiny black bindi and her hair pulled away from her face.

Alia Bhatt’s Diwali looks shone brighter than any firecrackers did.

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