Significant of Mahalaya !

Subho Mahalaya 2021! Durga Puja begins on the day of Mahalaya which holds special significance. On Mahalaya Pitru Paksha (Shraddh) ends on one side, as well as Maa Durga comes to earth from Mount Kailash to stay here for the next 10 days. Many people remember their ancestors on this day and offer Tarpan or Shraddha to make their souls happy. It is said that on Mahalaya Amavasya morning, first ancestors are given farewell and then in the evening Maa Durga comes to earth and stays here to bless people. According to Hindu scriptures, Durga Puja takes place in the Shukla Paksha of the month of Ashwin. This time Durga Puja starts on October 11 and ends with the celebration of Dashami or Dussehra on October 15. Actually, Mahalaya signifies the arrival of Maa Durga on earth and she is considered to be the goddess of power.It is believed that Goddess Durga was invoked on the day of Mahalaya to destroy the demon named Mahishasura. On this day all ancestors are remembered and offered tarpan. It is believed that by doing this the souls of the ancestors are satisfied and they leave happily.