Ollywood Actresses Celebrate Sabitri Amavasya with Devotion and Joy

Bhubaneswar: Several renowned Ollywood actresses celebrated Sabitri Amavasya on Monday, honoring the age-old tradition that symbolizes a wife’s unwavering love and commitment toward her husband.

Actresses Archita Sahu, Riya Dey, Lipsa Mishra, Ankita Mohant,ly, Sthita Pragnya and actress-producer Jhilik Bhattacharya were among those who observed the sacred occasion with their husbands, organizing pujas and partaking in traditional rituals.

 

Archita Sahu shared heartwarming photos and videos from her home, celebrating the day with her husband, actor Sabyasachi Mishra. Similarly, Jhilik Bhattacharya offered a glimpse into her day as she lovingly cooked for her husband, former MLA Pritiranjan Gharai.

Ankita Mohanty, known for her role in Gangs of Puri, posted vibrant images of her observing the Sabitri Vrata. Actress Sthita Pragnya also took to social media, sharing a sweet moment with her husband, actor and choreographer Harihar Dash.

Riya Dey also share photo with her husband captioning Sabitri with Satyavan

Newly married actress Elina Samantaray and Anurag Panda and Actor Jyoti Ranjan Nayak and Simran Maharana also celebrated Sabitri Amavasya

The Significance of Sabitri Amavasya

Observed by married Hindu women across Odisha, Sabitri Amavasya commemorates Savitri’s devotion to her husband Satyavan. According to legend, Savitri’s steadfast love and determination even moved Yama, the god of death, to restore her husband’s life.

Women begin the day with a purifying bath and adorn themselves in new clothes and bangles. They apply vermilion (sindoor) on their foreheads and visit temples, offering *bhoga* (fruits and foods) and listening to the sacred tale of Savitri and Satyavan.

As part of the tradition, women fast from dawn to dusk, praying under **banyan trees**, which symbolize strength and longevity in marriage. The ritual of tying sacred threads (*raksha sutra*) around the tree represents the enduring bond between husband and wife.

A Cultural Celebration of Love and Devotion

Sabitri Amavasya is more than a ritual—it is a profound celebration of love, resilience, and the sacred bond of marriage. For Odia women, it remains a spiritual and cultural testament to the power of unwavering devotion, beautifully upheld by these beloved Ollywood stars.