Mahalaya is an auspicious occasion observed seven days before the Durga Puja, and it heralds the advent of Durga, the goddess of supreme power. Every year, the entire Bengali community and people from all walks of life rise up to one of the greatest occasions of India - Durga Puja. The early morning radio announces, "Maa is here" and the festival kicks off spreading happiness and joy.
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The banks of River Ganges in India are peopled with many priests seen busy performing Tarpan for devotees in groups. it falls in the 2nd paksha (fortnight) Hindu lunar month of Bhadrapada (September) and follows the fortnight immediately after the Ganesh festival according to Hindu Calendar.
