Mahalaya

Begin Durga Puja celebration by listening to full audio of Birendra Krishna Bhadra‘s rendition, Mahisasur Mardini. Duration of Audio: 1 Hr 25 Mins. Mahalaya marks the start of the 'Devi-paksha' and the end of the 'Pitri-paksha'. The traditional six day countdown to Mahasaptami starts from Mahalaya.