Why is Mahalaya Celebrated? This year, September 19 is being celebrated as Mahalaya. The day marks the beginning of the ‘Devi-paksha’ and the end of the ‘pitri-paksh’ (Shraddh or the mourning period). Celebrated for seven days, legend is that on the first day of Mahalaya, Goddess Durga starts her journey to earth (her paternal home). Mahalaya is also known as Akaalbodhan (ultimately invoking the goddess). The six-day countdown to Mahasaptami, Mahalaya is celebrated with much gusto in Bengal. The day is an invitation to Goddess Durga and is celebrated by…
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