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      • 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." This is done through the chanting of mantras and singing devotional songs.
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  4. indianexpress.com › article › lifestyleWhat is the significance of Mahalaya and why is it celebrated?

    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.

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    4 days ago · Durgotsav is a nine-day festival that begins with Shashthi and concludes with Vijaya Dashami or Dussehra. This year the festival will take place between October 9 and October 13, 2024. Check the calendar below: Mahalaya – Wednesday, October 2. Maha Panchami – Monday, October 7. Maha Shashthi – Tuesday, October 8.

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  7. indianexpress.com › article › lifestyleMahalaya Durga Puja 2023: What is its significance and why is ...

    Oct 13, 2023 · How is it celebrated? Mahalaya is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion in India, especially in the state of West Bengal, where it holds tremendous cultural and religious significance. The most iconic and widely observed tradition on Mahalaya is the recitation of “Mahishasura Mardini,” a hymn from the “Devi Mahatmya.”

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  8. www.thehansindia.com › life-style › mahalaya-2024Mahalaya 2024: Date, Rituals, Significance, and Durga Puja ...

    4 days ago · Durga Puja 2024 Calendar. The Durga Puja festival spans five days, starting with Shashthi and ending with Vijaya Dashami. Below is the Durga Puja 2024 calendar: Mahalaya: Wednesday, October 2 ...

  9. indianexpress.com › article › lifestyleMahalaya 2022: What is the cultural significance of Mahalaya ...

    Sep 24, 2022 · The Hindu community believes that Mahalaya marks the last day of ‘Krishnapaksha’, which is a dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin. The day that follows marks the beginning of ‘Sharad’ that signals the 10-day Durga Puja/Navratri festival. This year, Mahalaya falls on September 25.

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

    Mahalaya 2021: As per the Hindu Calendar, Mahalaya is celebrated by the devotees of Maa Durga a week before Durga Puja celebrations begin. Mahalaya is marked on the last day of Pitru Paksha...

  11. www.indiatoday.in › information › storyMahalaya 2021: History, significance and date - India Today

    Oct 5, 2021 · Mahalaya is celebrated at the beginning of the Durga Pooja festival, which is observed in the states of Karnataka, Odisha, Tripura, and West Bengal. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that on this day Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheswar created Goddess Durga to defeat the demon king Mahishasura.It is the last day of Pitru Paksha aka Sarva ...