Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has faced criticism on social media after sharing glimpses of her Diwali celebrations at her Los Angeles home, with some users questioning the presence of non-vegetarian food at the festive gathering.
The actress had posted a series of pictures capturing the celebrations, including festive decorations, family moments, her outfit and food served at the gathering. One of the photographs showed Priyanka eating a non-vegetarian dish, prompting comments from users who felt such food was inappropriate for Diwali.
Several users questioned the choice, with comments including, “Non veg in diwali” and “How can someone eat Non veg on Diwali”. Others also criticised aspects of her festive appearance and questioned her use of candles instead of traditional diyas.
The reactions came despite Priyanka’s efforts to maintain Indian traditions and celebrate festivals with her family while living in the United States.
During Dussehra celebrations recently, the actress shared pictures and videos from her Los Angeles home featuring puja, Shivling Abhishek, havan and Kanya Pujan.
One of the photographs showed her husband, Nick Jonas, washing the feet of their daughter, Malti Marie, as part of the traditional ritual. Malti was dressed in an ivory outfit and wore a red scarf bearing the words “Jai Mata Di”.
Priyanka has also shared glimpses of efforts to introduce Malti to Indian culture and traditions. In earlier videos, the actress was seen teaching her daughter Hindu shlokas.
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