Mahalaya Amavasya is considered as the time of departure of ancestors and arrival of Goddess Bhagwati.
Mahalaya 2022
This time Mahalaya Amavasi is on 25th September.
Mahalaya marks the arrival of Maa Durga.
Day of fulfillment of unknown ancestors
On this day we remember those ancestors and pray for those we have forgotten or do not know.
Importance Mahalayam Maa Durga
Her idol is given final and decisive shape on this day before the arrival of Goddess Durga on the day of Mahalaya.
Atonement for sins
Pidru Visarjan Amavasya is also considered as the day of Panchbali and atonement for sins. Gopali, Swanpali, Kakpali and Devdeepali are worshiped on this day.
Atonement for sins
Atonement for sins is also done by means of body rites, Pind Daan, Tarpan, Shradh, Ekadshah, Sapindikaran, Ashauchadi decision, Karma Vipak etc.
Atonement for sins
Atonement for sins is also done by means of body rites, Pind Daan, Tarpan, Shradh, Ekadshah, Sapindikaran, Ashauchadi decision, Karma Vipak etc.