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  2. www.hindustantimes.com › lifestyle › festivalsMahalaya 2021: All you need to know about the history ...

    Significance of Mahalaya 2021: Mahalaya also marks the last day of Pitru Paksh and is also known as Sarva Pitra Amavasya. Many people remember their ancestors on this day and offer Tarpan...

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    As per Hindu beliefs, Goddess Durga visits her paternal house in Mahalaya. The beliefs believe that Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwar created Maa Durga to eliminate the powerful demon whom devatas and human beings were unable to kill Mahisasura. The Devaloka was ruled by Mahisasure and to protect themselves, the devatas and Lord Vishnu worshipped Adi S...

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    The day is significant as it is the end of Pitru Paksha Shraddha and the beginning of Durga Puja for the Bengali community and some parts of India. Pitru Paksha marks the period to worship the ancestors and offer them prayers. On this day, the devotees pay homage to their forefathers through a tarpan or shraddha. From this day, the Goddess Durga st...

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    This year Mahalaya will start from October 06, 2021. People wake up early in the morning to worship Goddess Durga by reciting Chandipath and other devotional mantras. Read: Navratri 2021: How to keep fast during Shardiya Navratri? Here are some diet tips for pregnant women Read: Chaturdashi Shraddha 2021: Date, time, significance and rituals Read: ...

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    Oct 6, 2021 · Mahalaya 2021: It is being observed on 6 October 2021 in the Indian states of Karnataka, Odisha, Tripura, and West Bengal. Read the article for more details.

  6. www.dnaindia.com › lifestyle › report-mahalaya-2021When is Mahalaya 2021? History, significance, date, tithi of ...

    Oct 6, 2021 · Mahalaya Amavasya, also known as Sarv Pitru Amavasya, will be observed on October 6 (Wednesday). On this day, Shradh and Tarpan rituals are performed for those who breathed their last on Purnima Tithi, Chaturdashi Tithi and Amavasya Tithi.

  7. www.india.com › festivals-events › mahalaya-2021Mahalaya 2021: Date, History, Significance and Everything You ...

    Oct 4, 2021 · Mahalaya 2021: Significance. Mahalaya dots the day when Mahishasur, the demon, was killed. People pay homage to their forefathers by tarpan or shradh. It is believed that goddess Durga began...

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  8. www.careerindia.com › features › mahalaya-know-dateMahalaya 2021: Know Date, History And Significance Of Durga ...

    Oct 6, 2021 · Mahalaya 2021: Significance. Mahalaya, also known as Sarva Pitra Amavasya, is the last day of Pitru Paksh. On this day, many people honour their ancestors and make Tarpan or Shraddha offerings to keep their souls happy. On Mahalaya Amavasya morning, first, the ancestors are said to be bid farewell, and in the evening, Maa Durga descends to ...

  9. timesofindia.indiatimes.com › religion › festivalsMahalaya 2021 date, time and significance - Times of India

    Oct 6, 2021 · Mahalaya 2021 will be observed on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Mahalaya is celebrated a week before Durga Puja celebrations begin. Mahalaya also marks the last day of Pitru Paksha.