Mahalaya News

Mahalaya Amavasya is a time for remembering and expressing gratitude to the ancestors, thanking them for their guidance and blessings.

Mahalaya will be observed on October 2, 2024, marking the final day of Pitru Paksha.

According to some Hindu scriptures, souls endure suffering after death unless they receive proper offerings through Shradha rituals Pitru Paksha is seen as a vital opportunity to ensure ancestors are nourished in the afterlife, allowing them to ascend to higher realms and find peace During Pitru Paksha, auspicious activities such as marriages or major purchases are avoided, as they are believed to disturb the peace of the ancestors

It is believed that the soul of departed ancestor visit their family without invitation during the pitru paksh They will bless the family and return if they are satisfied, but it's believed that displeasing ancestors' souls will lead to losses and problems in life Sarva Pitru Amavasya is also known as Mahalaya Amavasya - in West Bengal, Mahalaya Amavasya marks the beginning of Durga Puja festivity

Rani Mukerji can be seen doing the famous Dhunuchi dance along with her cousin sister Sharbani Mukherjee. 

The bodies recovered so far included 16 women and 10 children. The ferry was taking devotees to the Hindu temple on the occasion of Mahalaya, when Hindus make offerings to their ancestors.

Durga Puja begins six days after Mahalaya. The festival began on October 11, 2021. Durga Puja is also known as Durgotsav wherein Goddess Durga is welcomed by the devotees.

Durga Puja is also known as Durgotsav wherein Goddess Durga is welcomed by the devotees. Durga Puja is a 5-day long festivity celebrated widely by Bengali community. It coincides with Sharad Navratri every year.

Navratri, the nine-day long festival of the goddess starts from October 17 and lasts till 25th, with Vijayadashami on October 25/26 (depending upon timings). This year, Mahalaya, which is the beginning of the Devi Paksha and end of the Pitru Paksha took place on September 17 and Durga Puja starts from October 22.

Every Bengali household wakes up at 4 am in the morning, tunes into the radio to listen to the recital of Mahishasura Mardini by Birendra Krishna Bhadra on the occasion of Mahalaya.

Several Bollywood celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Bipasha Basu and Mouni Roy thronged social media to welcome the goddess and greeted fans as well. 

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his greetings on the occasion of Mahalaya and wished the people of the country good health and happiness. Mahalaya marks an end to the month of ‘Pitru Paksha’, which is observed by Hindus by remembering their ancestors. The families offer food, money and other gifts to their `Pitras` (ancestors) as a sign of reverence. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also extended her wishes to the people.

It is that time of the year when every Bengali wakes up at 4 am in the morning, tunes into the radio to listen to the recital of Mahisasura Mardini by Birendra Krishna Bhadra on the occasion of Mahalaya. 

Durga Puja usually takes place during September or October, the month of Ashvin according to the Gregorian calendar.

Different names of the same festival – one celebrated in the north and west, the other in east.

People across West Bengal observed on Tuesday the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya, which heralds in Durga Puja.

Mahalaya is being observed today, which is a day of chanting the Chandi Paath to mark the advent of Durga puja in a week`s time. From the wee hours of the morning, people all over West Bengal are thronging at holy rivers, as Male members of the family are offering holy waters to the spirits of their ancestors.

Festive spirit has gripped Bollywood on the occasion of Mahalaya that marks the beginning of Durga puja on Monday.

People of West Bengal on Monday observed the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya,