Oct 17, 2018 · What's Mahalaya? Mahalaya is an auspicious occasion observed seven days before the Durga Puja, and it heralds the advent of Durga, the goddess of supreme power. It's a kind of invocation or invitation to the mother goddess to descend onto earth, "Jago Tumi Jago."

Mahalaya, also known as Sarva Pitra Amavasya, is celebrated on September 25 this year and marks the end of Pitru Paksha. This is a religiously significant day for all Hindu devotees. Many people remember their ancestors and make Tarpan or Shraddha offerings to make their souls happy in the afterlife.

Oct 1, 2024 · Mahalaya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya or Sarva Pitru Amavasya, is a significant festival in India. It marks the beginning of Durga Puja and the end of 'Pitru Paksha'. This year, Mahalaya...

Sep 28, 2019 · So what actually is Mahalaya, and why does the Bengali community celebrate it? To begin with, the day of Mahalaya marks the beginning of Devi Paksha and the end of the Pitri Paksha, the latter of which, is a period of mourning.

Mahalaya (Bengali: মহালয়া) marks the beginning of Durga Puja festivities. Mahalaya is the day when the goddess Durga is believed to have descended to earth after having vanquished the evil demon Mahishasura. And to remind us of this victory, we …

Sep 25, 2024 · Mahalaya marks the official beginning of Durga Puja festivities, signalling the arrival of Goddess Durga to Earth. It is a day filled with religious fervour, and people eagerly await the...

Sep 30, 2024 · Mahalaya is considered the day when Goddess Durga descends from her heavenly abode to bless her devotees on Earth. This divine event signals the start of the Durga Puja festivities, which is one of the most important religious celebrations for …

Mahalaya is marked on the last day of Pitru Paksha which is being observed today, on October 6 this year. It is celebrated in the states of Karnataka, Odisha, Tripura, and West Bengal. It is...

Oct 20, 2023 · Mahalaya 2023: Mahalaya is an auspicious day in the Hindu calendar, celebrated with great fervor and devotion in the Indian subcontinent, especially in West Bengal, India, and Bangladesh. This day marks the beginning of the much-awaited festival of Durga Puja, a celebration of the triumph of good over evil.

Sep 19, 2023 · Mahalaya is observed across the country by all Hindus, it is a very special day in the states of West Bengal, Odisha, Tripura and Karnataka as it is the day when Hindus of these states offer their respect to their ancestors by performing Tarpan.