Mahalaya is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, marking the arrival of Devi Durga on Earth. For Bengalis, it signals the beginning of Durga Puja festivities, while across India, it ...

Devi Paksha begins on the day of Mahalaya, while the Pitru Paksha, which is a time of grief, ends on the same day. Because shradh, or funeral rites, are conducted during Pitru Paksha, Hindus view it ...

Shubho Mahalaya 2025: Shubho Mahalaya, an auspicious occasion in the Hindu calendar, marks the beginning of Devi Paksha, a period dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga. Falling on September 21 this ...

Shubho Mahalaya 2025: Mahalaya, a deeply revered day in the Hindu calendar, signifies the descent of Goddess Durga to Earth. For Bengalis, it marks the official start of Durga Puja festivities, while ...

As the Pitru Paksha comes to a close and the Devi Paksha begins, Mahalaya signifies the change from paying homage to the ancestors to calling upon the Goddess. In Bengal, where it marks the beginning ...

Mahalaya 2025 marks the arrival of Devi Paksha and the official beginning of Durga Puja celebrations. It is observed on Amavasya, the new moon day in the month of Ashwin, which holds deep spiritual ...

Mahalaya, one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar, heralds the arrival of Goddess Durga on Earth. For Bengalis, it signals the official start of Durga Puja festivities, while across India, ...

Mahalaya is considered one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar. It symbolises the victory of good over evil, as devotees prepare for the arrival of Goddess Durga. According to tradition, ...