On Gurpurab, food is not cooked at home, we have langar at gurdwara: Jasmine

Jasmine Bhasin has fond memories of celebrating Gurpurab in Kota, Rajasthan where she grew up. Recalling the family’s traditions on this day, the actress says, “The family ritual that we have been following for years, and continuing it, is of going to gurdwara early in the morning, doing seva all day.” Even if career calls have taken her away from home, Jasmine ensure visiting the gurdwara in Mumbai on Gurpurab.
Besides doing seva, the family also has langar at the gurdwara. “On this day, food is not cooked at our place,” she laughs, adding, “Because we are at the gurdwara for the whole day technically and partake of the langar there. Except something sweet like kheer, nothing is prepared at home.”

Of the sweetest childhood memories on Gurpurab, Jasmin cherishes one. “We would visit the gurdwara at Kota station as kids. There was a small market outside it where a sugary candy was sold, shaped variously to attract kids. We would get that to eat only on Gurpurab, so as kids we were more excited for this day because of that,” she says.
Religion has turned more spiritual, and prayers more meditative for Jasmin since some years now. “I believe a lot in god. Over last few years I have turned more spiritual because I've started feeling more connected to Him. I also meditate. It's not in sadness, crisis or happiness that I turn to god alone, I do it every day. My day starts by being grateful for giving me another beautiful day, a healthy and happy life. And it ends also by thanking Him. And Gurpurab reminds me of His blessings even more,” says the Bigg Boss actress who is actively into Punjabi films now.