India, Sept. 23 -- For actor Shrenu Parikh, Navratri celebrations have taken on a special meaning this year. The festival coincides with her return to television after a two-year break, and she calls the timing "super magical and divine". Shrenu will be seen as Parvati in her first mythological show Gatha Shiv Parivaar Ki - Ganesh Kartikey, which she feels makes her comeback all the more memorable.

"Navratri is known for its lively atmosphere and bright lights, it holds a special place in my heart. It's such an overwhelming phase for me when I feel closest to my Goddess, and it feels like whatever is being done takes us a step closer to her," she says.

Recalling her early years in Vadodara, Gujarat, Shrenu describes the festival as a wh...