Conspectus: Hindus to celebrate Mahalaya today

City Desk:

Mahalaya, an auspicious occasion that heralds the advent of Goddess Durga, will be celebrated today through different rituals by Hindu community members across the country.

Mahalaya marks the ending of PitruPaksha (the dark fortnight dedicated to ancestors) and beginning of Devi Paksha (the divine fortnight).

On this day, Goddess Durga begins her journey from her home in Kailash to her paternal abode on Earth, which is celebrated as the Durga Puja festival.

The most popular attraction of Mahalaya is chanting mantras from holy SreeSreeChandi and singing devotional songs, highlighting the power and supremacy of Goddess Durga over all evil forces.