Mumbai: Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has come under fire for a social media post on the occasion of Diwali. She faced criticism on social media after sharing photos of Diwali celebrations at her Los Angeles home. Some users questioned the serving of non-vegetarian food at her home during Diwali.
Priyanka had posted several photos of her Diwali celebrations on social media, showing the home’s decorations, the festive atmosphere, and glimpses of the food. In one photo, Priyanka was seen eating a non-vegetarian dish. Following this, some users began targeting her in the comments section.
One user wrote, “Non-vegetarian food on Diwali?” while another asked, “How can anyone eat non-vegetarian food on Diwali?” Another user wrote, “You’re eating non-vegetarian food on Diwali.” Some also commented on her clothing, jewelry, and hairstyle. One user even questioned her lighting candles instead of diyas at home.
Priyanka remains connected to Indian traditions even while living abroad
Priyanka Chopra often strives to keep Indian traditions and customs alive through her festive celebrations. Even while living in the US, she celebrates Indian festivals with her husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti.
Recently, on the occasion of Dussehra, Priyanka shared a glimpse of the puja (worship) performed at her Los Angeles home. This included puja, Shivling Abhishek, havan, and Kanya Pujan.
In one photo, Nick Jonas was seen washing the feet of her daughter Malti. During this ritual, Malti wore an ivory-colored outfit and a red dupatta with ‘Jai Mata Di’ written on it.
Priyanka has previously shared several videos introducing her daughter Malti to Indian culture and traditions. In some videos, she was even seen teaching Malti Hindu hymns.