Happy Mahalaya 👏
The Goddess worship season leading up to Navratra or Durga Puja starts with Mahalaya Amasvaya. This year, Mahalaya Amavasya falls on September 17. The word Mahalaya is derived from two Sanskrit roots- ‘maha’ meaning great and ‘alaya’ meaning abode. It stands for the great abode a divine residence for the greatest souls.💓
In mythology, goddess Durga is a strong feminine force responsible for the whole universe in some ways. Mahalaya Amavasya also marks the end of Pitru Paksha. In some north Indian cultures, the period of Pitru Paksha is reserved for the departed ancestors and generally considered inauspicious for wedding or any new endeavours.🙌
With Mahalaya, the auspicious cycle renews. The next phase becomes ‘Devi Paksha’, marking the commencement of Goddess Durga’s arrival to her maternal home. Usually, Mahalaya leads to Durga Puja within a briefer span. However, this year, due to some cosmic calendar dates, it will be celebrated a month later.💢
Mahalaya is of great importance in Bengali culture, but many other Hindu families outside of Bengal also celebrate the day. 🙏
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