2 min readBengaluruOct 19, 2026 03:10 PM ISTNeetu Kapoor celebrates Ashtami with granddaughter Raha Kapoor; Varun Dhawan shares Navmi photo with daughter Lara.Veteran actor Neetu Kapoor celebrated Ashtami with Raha Kapoor, daughter of actor couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, at a traditional Kanya Pujan ceremony at home. Neetu shared glimpses of the ritual on her Instagram Stories.In one photo, Raha is seen sitting on a small stool as her grandmother washed her feet and offered prayers. Raha is seen dressed in a bright orange top paired with blue jeans, while Neetu wore a pink-and-white floral-printed kurta set.Also read | MS Dhoni’s candid reaction to Anant Ambani’s Jamnagar carnival ride goes viral, watchNeetu also shared a clip where she is seen doing the same puja for a boy. The pictures also offered a glimpse of the family’s temple in the balcony decorated with flowers and traditional items, including a marble idol of Goddess Durga, a kalash and sprouted grains.Kanya Pujan, also known as Kanjak Puja, is performed on Ashtami or Navami during Navratri, with young girls worshipped as a form of Goddess Durga.See photos from Neetu Kapoor and Raha Kapoor’s puja: (Photo: Neetu Kapoor/Instagram) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mamaraazzi (@mamaraazzi)Varun Dhawan also shared a picture from the Navami celebrations, posing with a group of young girls. The photo offered a glimpse of his daughter Lara, whose face remained hidden.The actor seemingly enjoyed a little drawing session with the kids during the Navratri celebrations.Lara was seen holding on to Varun from behind as the actor held a paper featuring a drawing with the words, “Happy Navratri.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by VarunDhawan (@varundvn)Sharing the picture on Instagram, Varun extended his wishes in Hindi, writing, “आप सबको नवरात्रि की हार्दिक शुभकामनाये” (Heartfelt Navratri wishes to everyone).Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.Tags:Neetu Kapoorvarun dhawan