Mahalaya, the beginning of Devi Paksha, the Bengalis' greatest festival Durga Pooja.Mahalaya marks the end of Pitra Paksha and beginning of Devi Paksha. It is believed that Maa Durga begins her journey to the earth on Devi Paksha. Final count down for Durga Pooja festival begins on the day of Mahalaya.
The festival starts after a week of Mahalaya. On this day, people offer prayers betterly known as Tarpan to their ancestors.
In Kolkata, large number of people have gathered on the banks of river Ganga to perform Tarpan in the memory of their departed parents since early morning. AIR Kolkata broadcast special traditional morning programme Mahishasur Mardini on the occasion of Mahalaya.
Clay meddlers in Kumartuli are now working round the clock to give finishing touch to Durga idols. Large crowds also swing in clothing markets and ready-made garments shops for last time pooja marketing.
Most of the big community pooja organisers are now engaged for last minute preparation to make their presentation as an unique.
The festival starts after a week of Mahalaya. On this day, people offer prayers betterly known as Tarpan to their ancestors.
In Kolkata, large number of people have gathered on the banks of river Ganga to perform Tarpan in the memory of their departed parents since early morning. AIR Kolkata broadcast special traditional morning programme Mahishasur Mardini on the occasion of Mahalaya.
Clay meddlers in Kumartuli are now working round the clock to give finishing touch to Durga idols. Large crowds also swing in clothing markets and ready-made garments shops for last time pooja marketing.
Most of the big community pooja organisers are now engaged for last minute preparation to make their presentation as an unique.
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