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Mahalaya Observation In Kolkata.
Devotees perform rituals of Mahalaya at a Ganges riverside in Kolkata, India, on September 21, 2025. On Mahalaya, devotees across Bengal and beyond offer prayers at dawn with the recitation of the Chandi Path, marking the arrival of Goddess Durga on earth. Considered the day when the pitru paksha ends and the devipaksha begins in Hindu tradition, Mahalaya holds deep scriptural significance as it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and heralds the Durga Puja festivities. Hindus believe that if they offer prayers at dawn on Mahalaya for their forefathers, the souls of their ancestors attain moksha and bless them with good fortune. (Photo by Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto)
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| Photographer | Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto |
| Category | Religion and Belief |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto |
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