Placeholder canvas

Mahalaya celebrated in West Bengal today

Date:

With only seven days left for Durga Puja, people of West Bengal today observed the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya, which marks the beginning of ‘Debi Pakshya’.

The day started with lakhs of people paying obeisance to their forefathers on the banks of Ganga and early morning rendition of ‘Mahisasura Mardini’ (a collection of shlokas and songs dedicated to Goddess Durga) aired on All India Radio (AIR).

‘Mahishasur Mardini’ was first broadcast as a live programme on AIR in the early 1930s. Since then it has become a regular affair on Mahalaya mornings.

With the day marking the end of ‘Pitri Pakshya’, elders of the family paid homage to their ancestors by performing ‘Tarpan’, a ritual in which water is offered to the ancestors souls, on the banks of Ganga and temple premises.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wished everybody on this occasion through a post on Facebook.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Share post:

Subscribe

Popular

More like this
Related

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison For Fraud

New Delhi: Sam Bankman-Fried, the renowned founder of cryptocurrency...

IPL 2024: Riyan Parag Shines As RR Posts 185/5 Against DC

Jaipur: In a remarkable turn of events, Rajasthan Royals...

NIA Arrests One Key Conspirator In Rameshwaram Cafe Blast Case

New Delhi: In a significant development in the investigation...

H1B Visa: USCIS Gears Up For Lottery Selection For Fy-25

Due to a technical issue with its website, the USCIS delayed the deadline for visa applications for the financial year 2025 by three days from March 22nd to March 25th, 2024