Mahalaya: The Sacred Dawn That Announces the Arrival of Maa Durga

The Beginning of Durga Puja — A Celebration of Shakti, Hope and the Victory of Good Over EvilIn Bengal and many other parts of India, the arrival of autumn brings a feeling that is difficult to describe in words. The air begins to change, the sound of the dhak slowly fills the atmosphere, and millions of devotees prepare to welcome Maa Durga.But before the grand celebrations of Durga Puja begin, …