India, Nov. 8 -- A ctor Bhagyashree, who was seen in two films this year - The Great Grand Superhero: Aliens Ka Aagman and Raja Shivaji - makes it a point to be home in time for Diwali, no matter where in the world work takes her. "Diwali for me is family time. On Lakshmi Puja day, everyone comes together," she shares. One tradition that holds particular significance is the ritualistic oil bath on Diwali morning. The 57-year-old explains, "We soak things like khus khus, badam and methi, and extract coconut milk overnight. In the morning, I give the children (Avantika Dassani and Abhimanyu Dassani) a maalish using these ingredients, which are good for their skin and hair. After Ganeshji's aarti, we perform the children's aarti and bless them with good health, wisdom, happiness, prosperity and success." Rangoli-making is another tradition she looks forward to, although her daughter has now taken over the responsibility: "She now tells me, 'Mom, I do it better'." The rituals are followed by a traditional Maharashtrian lunch, with a spread that includes everything from shrikhand and aloo puri to masale bhaat and jalebis. However, the dish the family particularly looks forward to is her simple preparation of varan bhaat. "I add toop, nimbu and namak to the rice and dal, mix everything together and feed them with my hands. Everyone enjoys eating from the same thali. Even my in-laws and Himalaya (husband) wait for it, " she says....