Mahalaya marks the end of Pitru Paksha, a period dedicated to honouring ancestors, and the beginning of Devi Paksha, which celebrates Goddess Durga's descent to Earth.

The dawn of Mahalaya, which signals the arrival of Durga Puja, is synonymous with the resonant voice of Birendra Krishna Bhadra reciting Mahishasuramardini on radio. But alongside the timeless radio ...

is not merely a festival; it stands for so much more. For non-Bengalis, it is limited to pandal hopping, relishing delicious foods, and participating in the celebration, but for the community, it is a ...

Musician duo Sourendro–Soumyojit and their students have created a special song for Mahalaya as a tribute to Maa Durga. This year's rendition, filmed at the Victoria Memorial, revisits a timeless ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the Samudra se Samriddhi programme, in Bhavnagar on Saturday. (ANI Video Grab) Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on Mahalaya on Sunday and wished ...

Mahalaya Amavasya 2025: Mahalaya Amavasya is one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar. Falling on 21 September 2025, this day marks the end of Pitru Paksh and the beginning of Devi Paksh, ...

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 ...

Mahalaya Amavasya is a very important day in the Hindu calendar, which is celebrated to worship the ancestors and obtain their blessings. This year, Mahalaya will be celebrated on 21 September 2025, ...