Mahalaya Observed Across Eastern India and Bangladesh Marking Start of Durga Puja Season
Mahalaya, marking the end of Pitru Paksha and the start of Devi Paksha, was observed across eastern India and Bangladesh with devotees offering prayers and ancestral rituals. In West Bengal and Assam, thousands gathered at river ghats and city streets to perform tarpan and welcome Goddess Durga ahead of Durga Puja. The traditional Mahishasura Mardini broadcast featured prominently. Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi attended celebrations in Dhaka, reflecting cultural ties. The day signals the countdown to Durga Puja, a major regional festival.
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thetribune broke this story on 10 Oct, 04:34 am. Other outlets followed.