Festivals of the World! - Page 2

Originally posted by: riya_ss9

wohoo ab samjhi. In my Country it is called Pitra Puja, or am I wrong?

Thanks Pea, you know so much, now I will ask you. 😃

Originally posted by: VerboseG

Thank you, Peaa!

Originally posted by: riya_ss9

Thanks Pea, you know so much, now I will ask you. 😃

Thanks Ginu😊

Originally posted by: pussycat

Today is Mahalaya ...which symbolizes with the last day of sradhh period being observed in Hindu religion...it also symbolizes with Devi Durga's triumph over daanavs taking different avatars to save the mankind...it is celebrated by all bengalis who offer tarpan or water offerings in Ganges to all our respective ancestors ..from tomorrow onwards we will start all preparations to welcome Goddess Durga in our homes...😃

Thank you Gina and Pea. How I forgot that today is Mahalaya Amavasya. Thanks once again

Originally posted by: pussycat

Today is Mahalaya ...which symbolizes with the last day of sradhh period being observed in Hindu religion...it also symbolizes with Devi Durga's triumph over daanavs taking different avatars to save the mankind...it is celebrated by all bengalis who offer tarpan or water offerings in Ganges to all our respective ancestors ..from tomorrow onwards we will start all preparations to welcome Goddess Durga in our homes...😃

Great Thread and awesome idea Gina 👏👏👏

Thank you for explanation Pea ⭐️👏 I am looking forward to learn a lot of new things about culture, traditions and customs of various parts of India. it is truly amazing to read all this.
It is such a beautiful idea to have a place where we could celebrate and honor our distinctions ❤️

Shubha Mahalaya to everyone who celebrates today.

Here is what I found about this festival:

Here is Mahalaya 2014, an auspicious Indian occasion observed seven days before the Durga Puja, and heralds the advent of Durga, the goddess of supreme power. The dark fortnight of Aswayuja is known as the Mahalaya Paksha or the fortnight specially sacred for offering oblations to the departed ancestors. Durga - goddess of deliverance - comes to earth on the seventh day after the autumn new moon. She is depicted by the 'kumors' or potters as a resplendent golden figure standing on a lion's back, each of her ten arms bearing a particular weapon, as she triumphs over the demon Mahisasura.

Subho Mahalaya to my bengali friends

Thank you Gina,great idea and thank you Pea🤗