GgoogleIN first seen 1 d ago, last 1 d ago, peak #1

Bengalis Rise Before Dawn for Mahalaya Rituals

Original: mahalaya mahalaya

Mahalaya is being searched across India as Bengalis mark the end of Pitru Paksha and the run-up to Durga Puja. Many wake before dawn for tarpan rituals honouring ancestors, a tradition long tied to the pre-dawn broadcast of Chandi Path on All India Radio. The Economic Times explains the story behind the 4 AM ritual and the radio custom that accompanies it.

Why now: Mahalaya falls now, prompting searches for its meaning and rituals ahead of Durga Puja

MahalayaDurga PujaAll India RadioBengal

Open on google →

Evidence

• Why Bengalis Wake Up at 4 AM on Mahalaya: The Story Behind the Ritual and Radio Tradition · The Economic Times

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1665979