Lucknow: Bengalis in the city woke up early to hear 'Mahishasurmardini Stotram Chandipath' to mark Mahalaya on Sunday. The devout believe that Goddess Durga begins her descent from her abode in Mount ...

Bengali television commemorates Mahalaya with a fresh perspective. Mahishasura Mardini, featuring the timeless voice of Shri Birendrakrishna Bhadra, now includes simplified Bengali explanations of ...

Mahalaya is one of the most auspicious occasions that marks the arrival of Maa Durga and the beginning of Durga Puja celebrations. On this day, people greet each other with heartfelt wishes like ...

Mahalaya is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, marking the arrival of Devi Durga on Earth. For Bengalis, it signals the beginning of Durga Puja festivities, while across India, it ...

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Mahalaya marks the end of Pitru Paksha, a fortnight for honouring ancestors. It also marks the start of Devi Paksha, which leads to Durga Puja. Rituals like tarpan (offering water ...

The epic Mahabharata says that Karna was fed gold and jewels when he died and his soul went to heaven. At that moment he didn't understand, so he asked Yama why he was suffering. Yama told Karna that ...