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Mahalaya 2026 with Maa Durga, a glowing dawn over the Ganges, ancestral tarpan and the beginning of Durga Puja

Mahalaya 2026: The Call of the Ancestors and the Arrival of Maa Durga

For Bengalis, Mahalaya is more than a date on the calendar. It is the dawn when ancestral remembrance meets the anticipation of Maa Durga's arrival. Discover the traditions, symbolism and spiritual meaning of this sacred transition.

9 Oct 2026 · 10 min read