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Devotees witness ‘Dhabalamukhi Besha’ of Maa Samaleswari
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Devotees witness ‘Dhabalamukhi Besha’ of Maa Samaleswari

New Indian Express  

SAMBALPUR: Thousands of devotees thronged the Samaleswari temple in Sambalpur city to witness the rare and sacred ‘Dhabalamukhi Besha’ of Goddess Samaleswari on the occasion of Mahalaya on Wednesday. This year, Maa Samaleswari will remain in Dhabalamukhi Besha, also known as ‘Ganga Darshan’ till 3 pm on Friday. President of Samaleswari Temple Trust Board, Sanjaya Baboo said the temple gates …

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The Ancient Rituals of Mahalayam: A Journey Through Time and Ancestors
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Ancient Rituals of Mahalayam: A Journey Through Time and Ancestors

The Hindu  

The article explains the importance of Mahalayam, a significant period in the Tamil month of Purattasi. It highlights the significance of performing rituals such as Tharpanam and Annadanam to honor one's ancestors and seek their blessings. The article also provides a brief overview of the legend behind Mahalayam and its significance in Hindu mythology.

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Odisha government declares ten-day Durga Puja vacation for schools from Oct 20
1 year, 2 months ago

Odisha government declares ten-day Durga Puja vacation for schools from Oct 20

India TV News  

On the occasion of the Durga Puja festival, the Odisha government has declared a ten-day vacation for schools from October 20. Directorates of secondary and elementary education on Friday ordered all the district education officers to instruct the school authorities about the puja vacation. The government also declared October 14 as a holiday on the occasion of Mahalaya, the day …

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Durga Puja 2023: When is Durga Puja? Find out the dates, puja timings, complete 5-day calendar, and all you need to know
1 year, 2 months ago

Durga Puja 2023: When is Durga Puja? Find out the dates, puja timings, complete 5-day calendar, and all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

The auspicious Hindu festival of Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsav, is right around the corner. If you and your loved ones celebrate Durga Puja, here's all you need to know about the date of the festival, puja timings, the five-day calendar, and more. Durga Puja 2022 Calendar: Mahalaya - October 14, Saturday Maha Shashthi - October 20, Friday Maha …

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This Kolkata Durga Puja pandal organised Chandipath in English on Mahalaya. Viral video
2 years, 2 months ago

This Kolkata Durga Puja pandal organised Chandipath in English on Mahalaya. Viral video

India Today  

There’s a first time for everything. On September 25, during Mahalaya, a puja committee in Kudghat organised a special recitation of Chandipath in English! After two years of dull Puja celebrations due to Covid protocols, people were ready to celebrate Durga Puja in a grand way in 2022. Watch the video here: Every year on Mahalaya, All India Radio broadcasts …

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Mahalaya 2022: Here's all you need to know about the auspicious day
2 years, 2 months ago

Mahalaya 2022: Here's all you need to know about the auspicious day

Hindustan Times  

Mahalaya 2022: Here's all you need to know about the auspicious day Durga Puja, the biggest festival of the Bengalis, is celebrated annually during the month of Ashwina. 1 / 7 The 10-day-long festival of Durga Puja begins with Mahalaya. 3 / 7 It is believed that on this day goddess Durga begins her journey from Mount Kailash, where she …

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‘Duare Nodi’? Durga Puja ‘tarpan’ offered on waterlogged streets in Bengal's Ghatal
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Duare Nodi’? Durga Puja ‘tarpan’ offered on waterlogged streets in Bengal's Ghatal

Hindustan Times  

In videos that went viral on social media on Wednesday, a resident of Ghatal locality in West Bengal's West Medinipur district was seen offering ‘tarpan’ on the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya on waterlogged streets near his home, which resembled a river. The customary ‘tarpan’ is a ritual held on Mahalaya, at the onset of Durga Puja festivities, when lakhs of …

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Mahalaya 2021: Celebrations begin a week before Durga Puja; check history and significance of day here
3 years, 2 months ago

Mahalaya 2021: Celebrations begin a week before Durga Puja; check history and significance of day here

Firstpost  

According to the Hindu calendar, Mahalaya marks the last day of Pitru Paksha, which will be observed today, 6 October A week prior to Durga Puja celebrations, Mahalaya is observed by the devotees of Goddess Durga. According to the Hindu calendar, Mahalaya marks the last day of Pitru Paksha, which will be observed today, 6 October. As per the Hindu …

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Mahalaya: Birendra Krishna Bhadra heralds the arrival of Durga Puja; here's why an age-old tradition still inspires hope
3 years, 2 months ago

Mahalaya: Birendra Krishna Bhadra heralds the arrival of Durga Puja; here's why an age-old tradition still inspires hope

Hindustan Times  

Durga Puja, for the festival-loving Bengalis, is practically here already; with the land waking up as usual in the dawn of Mahalaya to an age-old tradition – tuned in to the enchanting melody of Birendra Krishna Bhadra's voice on ‘Mahishasura Mardini’, a set of Sanskrit recitations on India's oldest radio show aired by the All India Radio Calcutta for the …

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Durga Puja in the time of COVID: Kolkata's sarbojanik pandals must keep out the faithful, for community's welfare
4 years, 2 months ago

Durga Puja in the time of COVID: Kolkata's sarbojanik pandals must keep out the faithful, for community's welfare

Firstpost  

In a normal year, Durga Puja begins a week after Mahalaya, the day the ancestors are honoured. Durga Puja pandal theme designer Anirban Pandalwala says 30 percent of the state’s GDP is in some way linked to Durga Puja. “One puchkawala pays Rs 20,000 to book a street food stall during Durga Puja,” he says. For some people it’s an …

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Mamata Banerjee Sings 'Jaago Durga' on Mahalaya, Residents Ask for Jobs Instead
4 years, 3 months ago

Mamata Banerjee Sings 'Jaago Durga' on Mahalaya, Residents Ask for Jobs Instead

News 18  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may be a sucker for art and culture, but a recent video featuring her singing a Mahalaya song has been facing flak on social media, perhaps for its insensitive timing. This Thursday marked the beginning of the ‘Devi Paksha’ for Bengalis across West Bengal and outside with the early onset of Mahalaya – the …

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Shubho Mahalaya 2020: Why is it Celebrated Few Days Before Durga Puja Every Year
4 years, 3 months ago

Shubho Mahalaya 2020: Why is it Celebrated Few Days Before Durga Puja Every Year

News 18  

The festive season is knocking our doors as Durga Puja begins next month. The day signifies the end of Pitru Paksha Shradh and the beginning of Durga Puja for Bengalis. In normal circumstances, Durga Puja begins seven days after Mahalaya. It happened last time in the year 2001 when Durga Puja was celebrated a month later.

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Durga Puja 2020: Here’s why there is a gap between Mahalaya and Shashthi
4 years, 3 months ago

Durga Puja 2020: Here’s why there is a gap between Mahalaya and Shashthi

India TV News  

Everyone is looking forward to Durga Puja which begins after two weeks of 'Pitru Paksh Shradh' that ends with 'Mahalaya Amavasya.' In 2020 the Shradh is ending on September 17 but unlike every other year, this time we will have to wait for a month before welcoming Goddess Durga on 'Mahashashthi', which marks the beginning of the Durga Puja. Also, …

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