Being in Kolkata, she is reminded of Ramleela and Ravan Dahan. She added, “From the time I started celebrating Navratri, I started doing fast and kanjak puja.”

A deeply spiritual person, Jyoti Saxena is unwavering in her commitment to tradition and customs. She devoutly observes a nine-day fast during Navratri and performs the Kanya Pujan.

While Navratri is already underway, the reverberation of Durga Puja's impending arrival can be felt all around.