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Mahalaya is a significant day in the Hindu calendar, particularly celebrated in West Bengal, India, and Bangladesh. It marks the beginning of the festival of Durga Puja, which celebrates the victory of good over evil. Mahalaya is derived from Sanskrit words meaning "Great Abode" and signifies the goddess Durga s journey from Kailash to Earth. The day is celebrated with the recitation of the hymn "Mahishasura Mardini" and various customs and traditions.
The period of Pitru Paksha is about to come to an end and it is believed that during this period our ancestors come to visit us. The thing is that our ancestors come to visit us in different forms most of which we are not aware of. This way we end up driving away our ancestors which can lead to Pitra Dosh. Let us find out in what forms do our ancestors come to visit us during Pitru Paksha. , Spirituality News, Times Now
Pitru Paksha 2023 begins on September 29 and ends on October 14. Learn about the start and end dates, timings, rituals, and dos and don'ts during Shradh.