Every Bengali across the world by this time are eagerly waiting to welcome슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Goddess Durga and soak in the joy of celebration and fun. The official countdown for Durga Puja starts with Mahalaya.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Mahalaya marks the end of Pitri Paksha or Pitru Paksha, when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors, and the start of Devi Paksha.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천The word "Mahalaya" is formed of two words "Maha" or grand and "Alaya" meaning abode. Subho Mahalaya 2019 Wishes in Bengali: WhatsApp Stickers, Images, Messages, Facebook Photos, SMS & Quotes to Kickstart Durga Puja Celebrations.

Date And Time of Mahalaya 2019

This year the auspicious day of Mahalaya will begin from September 28, 2:50 am to September 29, 12:24 am.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천On this day, several rituals are performed, like슬롯 머신 사이트 추천offering food and water as a homage to their forefathers to express their gratitude, known as슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Tarpon or Tarpan슬롯 머신 사이트 추천early in the morning.

Tarpan or Tarpon performed on Mahalaya (Photo Credits: Wikipedia)

For years, another ritual which Bengalis follow on this day is to wake up at 4 am in the morning and to tune into Birendra Krishna Bhadra's "Mahishasura Mardini" recitation from the verses of슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Chandi Path슬롯 머신 사이트 추천along with Bengali devotional songs. The best part is Bhadra's resounding voice continues to reverberate in the ears of every Bengali even after 87 years. The early morning pre-recorded recital continues to run since 1958 on this day. Mahalaya 2019: How to Hear Birendra Krishna Bhadra's Mahishasura Mardini Live on AIR, Watch Online on YouTube And Telecast on Zee Bangla, Star Jalsha & Other Channels.

Significance of Mahalaya:

This is an auspicious day in the calendar of the Bengali community and it is believed that Goddess Durga along with her entire family comprising of Ganesha, Laxmi, Saraswati, and Kartik starts their journey to earth on this day.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Mahalaya슬롯 머신 사이트 추천is observed seven days before the start of Durga Puja.

By Mahalaya, the artisans are busy adding their final touches to their Maa Durga idol and on슬롯 머신 사이트 추천this day, she is brought to life (pran-pratishtha). It is also marked with the ritual to paint the eyes of the Goddess on this day, which is called슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Chakshu-daan.

Durga eyes (Photo credits: Wikimedia Commons)

What is the story of슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Mahishasura Mardini?

According to legend, Goddess Durga came to the earth to destroy the demon Mahishasura.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara (Shiva) came together to create a powerful female form with ten arms--Goddess Durga.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Armed with weapons, Durga came to earth riding a lion to fight with Mahisasura. At the end of a fierce battle, Durga slays Asura.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Thus, she came to be known as 'Mahishasuramardini' or the slayer of Mahishasura. The day is a reflection of the triumph of good over evil.

Here's wishing all our readers a Very Happy Durga Puja.

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