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Mahalaya Arrives as Bengalis Mark Start of Durga Puja

Original: maa durga mahalaya

Mahalaya, marking the beginning of Durga Puja, is drawing wide attention across India, with searches and discussion peaking. Bengalis traditionally wake before dawn on this day to listen to the Chandipath recitation, a radio tradition dating back decades that invokes Goddess Durga and signals the countdown to the festival. Outlets are explaining the ritual's origins and its enduring cultural significance for families.

Why now: Mahalaya is being observed today, prompting searches about its rituals and traditions

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Evidence

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

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