India, Oct. 17 -- For actor Prasanna Bisht, Navratri brings together the spiritual significance of the festival and nostalgic memories growing up in Almora, Uttarakhand. "Navratri is such a beautiful festival because it serves as a reminder for women that we must embrace and channelise our inner feminine energy and strength to move forward," shares the actor. Having been seen in Chiraiya this year, a web series exploring women's empowerment and marital consent, Prasanna draws a link between the festive spirit and inner strength. "When society constantly questions you, you tend to forget the power they carry within... When I lost my dad, I tapped on my masculine energy to cope with his absence. But over time, I understood the importance of balance between masculine and feminine energies." Recalling the festive traditions from her home town, Prasanna shares, "In Almora, we have the tradition of Kanya Puja. People invite seven to nine young girls to their home, who are recognised as avatars of Devi. They are fed with so much love, given gifts...The host even washes their feet and seeks their blessings." While she looks back on these memories, she admits that some traditions did make her awkward. "I never liked it when elders touched my feet while washing them because I believe respect is something you earn with your hard work, so that made it a bit uncomfortable for me. I used to eat, collect my gifts, and run away before that ritual started!" Despite it, she recalls her childhood festive memories with fondness. "My favourite memories have to be waiting for the gifts and, of course, the delicious food! The temple caretakers in Almora make incredible halwa... boondi ka halwa, moong ka halwa, and aate ka halwa. Boondi ke laddu remain an all-time favourite of mine." On festive dressing, she adds, "My absolute favourite Navratri attire is a saree; it sums up beauty for me." Prasanna will next be seen in the web series Teen Tikada, playing an aspiring cricketer....