India, Oct. 27 -- As the festival of Chhath Puja approaches, actor Manisha Rani fondly recalls her deep-rooted connection with the celebration, which she considers one of the most significant festivals in her life. "Chhath Puja has always been very close to my heart," she shares warmly. "It's not just a festival, it's an emotion. I've grown up watching my family, especially my mother, observe it with so much faith and dedication. From the early morning rituals to offering arghya to the rising and setting sun, every moment holds a divine energy." The actor adds, how the festival is no longer limited to Bihar's even though it originally was celebrated bv them.

"People used to say, Chhath Puja is only a Bihari festival, but that's not true ...