Mahalaya Amavasya 2024: Significance, Rituals, And Traditions
Mahalaya Amavasya is a time for remembering and expressing gratitude to the ancestors, thanking them for their guidance and blessings.
Sep 27, 2024, 15:33 PM IST
Mahalaya 2024: Celebrating The Start Of Durga Puja – Check Date and Key Traditions
Mahalaya will be observed on October 2, 2024, marking the final day of Pitru Paksha.
Sep 23, 2024, 13:30 PM IST
Pitru Paksha 2024: Start And End Dates, Significance, Rituals To Follow During Shradha Period
Pitru Paksha 2024 Dates: This period, starting on the Pratipada Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, is dedicated to honouring one’s ancestors and performing rituals to ensure peace for their souls and seek their blessings.
Sep 17, 2024, 10:43 AM IST
Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2023: Date, Timing, Significance - Check Dos And Don'ts
Sarva Pitru Amavasya marks the last day of the Shraddh period when Hindus do pind daan for pitru shanti, rituals for the soul of ancestors to rest in peace
Oct 12, 2023, 09:50 AM IST
Rani Mukerji does Dhunuchi dance with cousin sister Sharbani Mukherjee on Durga Puja in traditional wear - Watch
Rani Mukerji can be seen doing the famous Dhunuchi dance along with her cousin sister Sharbani Mukherjee.
Oct 08, 2022, 16:07 PM IST
Boat carrying Hindu devotees to historic Bodeshwari Temple capsizes in Bangladesh; at least 31 killed
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.
Sep 26, 2022, 14:16 PM IST
Durga Puja 2021: Day and date-wise puja chart of the festival!
Durga Pujo, as Bengalis call it, coincides with the 9-day Navratri festival.
Oct 12, 2021, 13:37 PM IST
Durga Puja 2020: Date and day-wise pujo chart to welcome the goddess!
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).
Oct 16, 2020, 17:54 PM IST
Durga Puja 2020 calendar: Check date and day-wise puja chart
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.
Oct 06, 2020, 18:25 PM IST
Shubho Mahalaya 2020: Here's why Bengalis listen to Birendra Krishna Bhadra's recital of Mahishasura Mardini
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.
Sep 17, 2020, 16:16 PM IST
Shubho Mahalaya 2020: Amitabh Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, Mouni Roy and others welcome goddess!
Several Bollywood celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Bipasha Basu and Mouni Roy thronged social media to welcome the goddess and greeted fans as well.
Sep 17, 2020, 13:13 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi, Mamata Banerjee wish happiness, good health to everyone on Mahalaya
Prime Minister 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.
Sep 17, 2020, 12:09 PM IST
Shubho Mahalaya 2019: Why every Bengali wakes up to Birendra Krishna Bhadra's recital of 'Mahisasur Mardini'
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.
Sep 28, 2019, 06:57 AM IST
Shubho Mahalaya 2018: Sudarsan Pattnaik pays beautiful sand art tribute to Goddess Durga—See pic
Durga Puja usually takes place during September or October, the month of Ashvin according to the Gregorian calendar.
Oct 08, 2018, 10:58 AM IST
How different is Navratri from Durga Puja?
Different names of the same festival – one celebrated in the north and west, the other in east.
Sep 21, 2017, 12:19 PM IST
Mahalaya observed in West Bengal
People across West Bengal observed on Tuesday the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya, which heralds in Durga Puja.
Sep 19, 2017, 16:48 PM IST
Shubho Mahalaya! Time to welcome mother goddess Durga
Just as the Pitru Paksha is about to get over, the time has come to welcome our Mother Goddess Durga—and celebrate the Matri or Matra Paksa, which begins with Mahalaya.
Sep 30, 2016, 11:53 AM IST
West Bengal: High security alert in state as Mahalya is observed
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.
Sep 30, 2016, 09:43 AM IST
Bollywood salutes 'feminine spirit' on Mahalaya
Festive spirit has gripped Bollywood on the occasion of Mahalaya that marks the beginning of Durga puja on Monday.
Oct 12, 2015, 15:59 PM IST
Mahalaya celebrated in West Bengal today
People of West Bengal on Monday observed the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya,
Oct 12, 2015, 14:24 PM IST
