The period of Navratri is considered very important in Hinduism. Mahalaya (Mahalaya 2024 Date) celebrated during this period also holds special significance. This time Sharadiya Navratri is starting from Thursday, October 03. In such a situation, let us know when Mahalaya will be celebrated in Navratri and what is its religious significance.

When is Mahalaya (Mahalaya 2024 Date and time)

Every year Mahalaya is celebrated on the Krishna Amavasya Tithi of the month of Ashwin , which is also the last day of Pitru Paksha. In such a situation, according to the Hindu calendar, this year the last day of Pitru Paksha is today i.e. 02 October. Therefore, the festival of Mahalaya is being celebrated today.

Importance of Mahalaya (Mahalaya 2024 Importance)

Apart from this, Mahalaya is the 16th day of the period of Pitru Paksha Shradh, so it is also seen as a symbol of the end of Pitru Paksha. Mahalaya is considered to be a day when Mother Durga arrives on earth and worship is done on this day to welcome the mother. At the same time, this day is also seen as the victory of good over evil. The next day Sharadiya Navratri begins and Kalash Sthapana is done. This festival is mainly popular in West Bengal and Bangladesh.

Definitely do this lesson

You can recite Durga Saptashati Shloka on the special day of Mahalaya to seek blessings of Mata Rani. This can give you better results in life.

Durga Saptashati Shloka

Om Gyaninampi Chetansi Devi Bhagwati Hi Sa.

Baladkrishya Mohay Mahamaya Prayachhati.

Durga Smrita Harsi Bhitimshesh Jantoh Swasthaih Smrita Matimmativ Shubham Dadasi.

Donating the skin of those suffering from poverty, sorrow and fear, doing good to all.

All good wishes, Shiva, all the devotees.

Namostu te to Gauri Narayani who surrenders to Triyamba.

surrendered, humbled, alienated

Sarvsyaarti Hare Devi Narayani Namostu Te.

Sarvaswarupe Sarveshe Sarvashakti Samnavite.

Bhayebhyastrahi no Devi Durga Devi Namostu te.

Rogansheshanpanhasi tushtarushta tu kaman sakalanbhishtaan.

Tvamashritanaam na vipannaranaam tvamashritana hi ashrayataam prayanti.

The solution of all obstacles, Trailokyasyakhileshwari.