Mahalaya 2025: Mahalaya marks the end of Pitru Paksha and the beginning of Devi Paksha, symbolising Goddess Durga’s arrival on Earth and the triumph of good over evil. A day of prayers, remembrance, ...

Mahalaya, one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar, heralds the arrival of Goddess Durga on Earth. For Bengalis, it signals the official start of Durga Puja festivities, while across India, ...