Mahalaya

Mahalaya

UNESCO inscribed ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the ‘Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’ on Wednesday. Photo :Hindustan Times

Durga Puja begins through Mahalaya

According to Hindu mythology, Mahalaya marks the descent of Durga to the mortal realm.

A file photo of Durga puja celebration in Bangladesh. Photo: TBS

Hindus to celebrate Mahalaya tomorrow

A file photo of Durga puja celebration in Bangladesh. Photo: TBS

Hindus celebrate Mahalaya with religious fervor

A file photo of Durga puja celebration in Bangladesh. Photo: TBS

Mahalaya to be celebrated tomorrow

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Hindus celebrating Mahalaya

Mahalaya, the ceremonial invocation of Devi Durga

Mahalaya, the ceremonial invocation of Devi Durga

Bengali Hindus celebrate Mahalaya

Bengali Hindus celebrate Mahalaya

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Banani Puja Mandap to celebrate Mahalaya digitally tomorrow