West Bengal: Night-long protests over doctor's murder mark Mahalaya ahead of Durga PujaProtests erupted across West Bengal on Mahalaya, demanding justice for a raped and murdered doctor from RG Kar hospital. Demonstrators, not...
Mahalaya Amavasya 2024: Date, time, significance, and ritualsMahalaya Amavasya, also known as Sarva Pitri Amavasya, is a significant day in Hinduism for performing rituals to honor ancestors. In 2024,...
Kanwariya attempts to offer 'Gangajal' at Taj Mahal, says 'Lord Shiva called me... 'The Taj Mahal is often embroiled in controversy, with certain groups claiming it to be a Shiva temple. The Archaeological Survey of India (...
Mahalaya: Devotees across Bengal perform Tarpan to remember forefathersIn West Bengal, thousands of people performed 'tarpan' on the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya on Saturday, ushering in the holiday season j...
Mahalaya Durga Puja 2023: History, significance and the rituals associated with itMahalaya is a significant day in the Hindu calendar, particularly celebrated in West Bengal, India, and Bangladesh. It marks the beginning ...
Mahalaya: Prelude to Durga Puja, when the stage is set for arrival of the GoddessMahalaya signifies the arrival of Goddess Durga (another form of Shakti), to earth from her heavenly abode in Kailasha.
October long weekend: List of states where banks will be closed for a long weekendBanks in October are closed on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Mahalaya, Kati Bihu, Durga Puja, Dusshera, Lakshmi Puja, Sardar Vallabhbhai ...
List of festivals and bank holidays in October 2023The month of October in India is filled with festivals and holidays. Some of the major festivals celebrated during this time are Sharad Nav...
Supreme Court dismisses plea on Taj Mahal, terms it 'publicity interest litigation'A bench of justices MR Shah and MM Sundresh held: "The high court was not in error in dismissing the petition, which is more of a publicity...
A tale of the two most successful brand appropriations everHitching a ride’ with two unrelated phenomena – Durga Puja and cinema – two ‘products’ became iconic in their own right and forever associa...
Birendra Krishna Bhadra: Divine voice heralding Mahalaya chant for generations of Bengalis for more than 90 yearsFor millions of Bengalis, Durga Puja celebrations begin with tuning in to the sombre yet ethereal voice of Birendra Krishna Bhadra recounti...
For Bengalis, Mahalaya is not just the prelude to 10-day-long festival but a day of Maa Durga's homecomingMahalaya marks the beginning of the 10-day-long Durga Puja.
Allahabad HC dismisses BJP member's PIL on 'Tejo Mahalaya'The BJP office-bearer had made a "mockery of the PIL system", the court said while admonishing him for the petition.
Bank holidays list for September 2020Kerala will celebrate Sree Narayana Guru jayanti and samadhi days.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends Mahalaya greetings to countrymen"This Mahalaya, we pray to Maa Durga to bless with strength to overcome the global pandemic. May the divine blessings of Maa Durga ensure g...
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people on 'Mahalaya'
"Shubho Mahalaya! May this festive season enhance the spirit of joy, peace and prosperity in our lives," Modi said.
Cost of GreatnessThe posting on the Chitrapur Saraswat network talks about Mahalaya.