Thursday, 26 September 2019

Significance of Mahalaya



Friends all over the Globe,

Mahalaya is here and the countdown for Durga Puja commences for the year. The day marks the end of Pitru Paksha and the beginning of Devi Paksha. A big part of Mahalaya is to remember departed souls by offering tarpan.  The auspicious day of Mahalaya holds a special significance for Hindus. It is also Amavasya (Amāvásyā (Sanskritअमावस्या) means the lunar phase of the New moon in Sanskrit, as well as it is the beginning of Durga Puja festival.

The day marks the beginning of Navaratri and Durga Puja. It is believed that Goddess Durga along with her family of Ganesha, Laxmi, Saraswati and Kartikeya starts Her journey to Earth on this day.

Come one come all, let us celebrate the much-awaited festival of the year and wish all May Maa Durga bring and joy and happiness to you all Subho Mahalaya!


P. Narang
27th September 2019

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