Mahalaya Amavasya 2025 will be observed on September 21, marking the end of Pitru Paksha and the start of Devi Paksha.

Lucknow: Bengalis in the city woke up early to hear 'Mahishasurmardini Stotram Chandipath' to mark Mahalaya on Sunday. The devout believe that Goddess Durga begins her descent from her abode in Mount ...

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 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, ...

This Mahalaya, a powerful new interpretation of Maa Durga's Shongharkari Roop will grace screens, showcasing her fierce and protective manifestations. The show combines music, dance, drama, and ...

Mahalaya, an auspicious occasion that heralds the advent of Goddess Durga, will be celebrated on Sunday through various rituals by members of the Hindu community across the country. Mahalaya marks the ...

Jhansi: The mesmerising chanting of ‘Chandi Path', followed by the ‘Agomoni Gaan' in the early hours of Sunday amidst the cool breeze of cloudy weather, marked the start of the five days of the 165th ...

Durga Puja is one of the most awaited and celebrated Hindu festivals, especially in West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, Bihar, and Jharkhand. It is not just a religious occasion but also a cultural ...

Over the decades, All India Radio and private stations have broadcast different versions of the programme including ones recorded in 1962, 1966 and 1972 For an average Bengali, the dawn of Mahalaya ...

The Jagannath Hall Union organised a cultural programme to celebrate Mahalaya, the auspicious occasion that marks the arrival of Goddess Durga. Titled "Anandamoyir Agomomone", the event was held at ...