India, Aug. 27 -- Actor Shilpa Shetty, known for her lavish and devotional Ganpati celebrations every year, has announced that she will not be holding the festivities this year. The actress, who has been welcoming Lord Ganesha into her home for the past 22 years with grandeur and deep faith, shared the update through her Instagram stories. In her note, Shilpa expressed grief and explained the reason behind the decision. "Dear friends, With deep grief we regret to inform you, Due to a bereavement in the family, this year we will not be holding our Ganpati celebrations (sic)," read her statement. She further added that the Kundra family would be observing a mourning period in line with tradition. "As per tradition, we will be observing a mourning period of 13 days and will therefore refrain from any religious festivities. We seek your understanding and prayers. With gratitude - The Kundra Family," she wrote. While bidding farewell to Bappa in her message, Shilpa captioned her post with the devotional chant: "Ganpati bappa morya, pudchyavarshi lav kar ya". Over the years, Shilpa has been admired not just for her acting but also for the way she celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi, inviting fans and friends into her festive world filled with devotion, colour, and joy. Her announcement this year marks a rare pause in that cherished tradition, as she and her family dedicate time to mourning their personal loss. HTC...