India, Oct. 17 -- Ridhima Pandit who is all geared up for Diwali, says she loves celebrating the traditional Maharashtrian way. She says, "I am on my way to buy a beautiful kandil which marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations. My favourite ritual is making Diwali snacks. When I was younger I used to create a mess rather than helping my grandmother make sweets. But of late I have learnt how to make a few things. So we make the Maharashtrian faral which includes chakli, ghoogra and karanjya."

The actor makes it a point to take a break from her diet and enjoy festive indulgences. She says, "Five days before Diwali my diet goes for a complete toss because as actors our life is to eat healthy if not diet. But calorie deficit is a term that...