Ganesh Chaturthi has a way of turning Bollywood's Instagram grids into a mood board, and this year is no different. Actresses have been posting their festive looks through the week, and between them there's a whole spread of ideas for anyone still deciding what to wear.

Sonam Kapoor, unsurprisingly, is doing the most with the least conventional approach. Her festive dressing has never been about picking a safe silhouette, and this year's post leans into layering and unexpected accessory choices, the kind of styling that rewards a second look.

Aamna Sharif went the other way entirely. Her look stayed close to a classic ethnic silhouette, graceful drape, understated jewellery, soft glam, letting the outfit itself carry the moment rather than fighting for attention.

Janhvi Kapoor's post landed somewhere in between. Statement jewellery and a touch of contemporary flair sat comfortably alongside a traditional base, proof that festive dressing doesn't have to mean choosing between glamour and heritage.

Alia Bhatt, true to form, kept things pared back. Minimal jewellery, natural makeup, a traditional outfit that didn't need much help to look sophisticated. It's become something of a signature for her at this point, festive without the flourish.

Sonakshi Sinha went full saree, bold jewellery included, and made a case for the classic drape as its own statement piece. No competing prints, no clutter, just a confident, straightforward look.

Mrunal Thakur and Sanya Malhotra rounded things out with looks pitched at readers who want festive wear that still feels like them. Mrunal's outfit balanced tradition with a modern cut, while Sanya kept hers relaxed and youthful, ethnic wear that doesn't feel like a costume change from everyday dressing.

What's noticeable this year is how little overlap there is between these looks. Nobody's chasing the same silhouette or the same colour story. Sonam is experimenting, Alia is editing down, Sonakshi is going classic, and Sanya is keeping it casual. That range is probably the more useful takeaway than any single outfit, because it means there's a template here for pretty much any kind of festive dresser, whether you want maximalist jewellery or none at all.

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations continue through the visarjan days ahead, and if the last few years are anything to go by, more of these festive posts will keep showing up through the week as celebrations move from Mumbai homes to public pandals. Whether next year's crop leans further into contemporary cuts or swings back to full traditional drama is anyone's guess, but for now, the sarees have it.