Mahalaya marks the beginning of Durga Puja festivities. Celebrated at the end of Shradh or Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors, Mahalaya marks the beginning of the Durga Puja festival. It is believed that goddess Durga descended the Earth on Mahalaya. This year, Mahalaya will be celebrated on September 28. Mahalaya, a festival of Bengalis, is celebrated across India. It is believed that Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh created Maa Durga to kill evil demon Mahishasura.
On Mahalaya, Mahishasura Mardini, the famous 90-minute musical piece, is played on radio at 4 am and the beautiful rendition can be heard from every Bengali home. The popular piece, composed in 1931 was recited by Birendra Krishna Bhadra and tells the story of Goddess Durga and the victory of good over evil. On this day, sculptors design the eyes of Maa Durga's idols before placing them in grand pandals for Durga Puja festivities.
Subho Mahalaya Wishes, Images, Quotes, Pics, GIF, Picture, Photo, Messages, SMS, Wallpaper, Greetings
Rupam dehi,
Jayam dehi,
Yasho dehi,
Diswo jahi,
Shubho Mahalaya!
May Maa Durga's blessings remove all obstacles from your life as she removes the darkness from the universe on this auspicious day. Subho Mahalaya!
May this Durga Puja bring joy and prosperity to all aspects of your life. Happy Mahalaya!
With Ma er agomoni, may this Durga Puja fill your life with joy and happiness. Subho Mahalaya.
Durga Maa er agomoni te hok sukher sobar songsar, bhalobashay bhore jaak jibon apnar. Happy Mahalaya.
Pujor Bashi bajche dure, maa aschen bochor ghure, suilir gondhe agomoni, kasher bone joyodhoni, nil akashe ma ke khujo, haashi khushi katuk pujo. Subho Mahalaya!
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