Question

what means what means of Mahalaya
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Answer 1

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In Bengal, Mahalaya (Bengali: মহালয়া) marks the beginning of Durga Puja festivities. Mahalaya is the day when the goddess Durga is believed to have descended to Earth. ... Matamaha ("Mother's father") or Dauhitra ("Daughter's son") also marks the first day of the month of Ashvin and beginning of the bright fortnight.

Answer 2

In bengal, Mahalaya is known as the starting of durga puja.....They usually wake up early on this day and pray to Maa Chandika ( a recarntion of maa durga)