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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.

Mahalaya Amavasya holds immense religious importance within Hinduism. It is a day when people offer prayers to their ancestors, also known as Pitru.

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.

Today is the second Monday of Sawan month and it also happily coincides with Hariyali Amavasya which marks the beginning of the monsoon season. Due to Hariyali Amavasya falling on a Monday, this Amavasya is also called Somvati Amavasya. The day is marked by fasting and worshipping of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati who bless their devotees. , Spirituality News, Times Now