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Sarvapitri Amavasya spans two days, starting on October 13th and ending on October 14th at 11:25 pm. If the 14th of October falls on a Saturday, it is considered Amavasya.
Mahalaya signifies the arrival of Goddess Durga (another form of Shakti), to earth from her heavenly abode in Kailasha.
Mahalaya marks the beginning of Durga Puja festivities.
Odisha Schools Closed: The State Government has declared the closure of schools in Odisha on the account of Dussehra and Mahalaya. Check out the latest updates here.
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.