• By Aalok Sensharma
  • Sat, 28 Sep 2019 05:35 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Today is Mahalaya which marks the beginning of Durga Puja festivities. It is celebrated at the end of Shradh or Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors.

Mahalayais an amalgamation of two words- 'maha' which means great and 'alaya' meaning abode. It is basically an oratorical invocation to the goddess urging her to arrive on earth.

As per Hindu mythology, Goddess Durga was created by all supreme powers of Universe to destroy demon Mahisasura, who was wreaking havoc on Earth.

Wishes:

1. With Maeragomoni, may this Durga Puja fill your life with joy and happiness. SubhoMahalaya.

2. May Ma Durga end all your miseries and grant you strength. SubhoMahalaya!

3. May Maa Durga's blessings remove all obstacles from your life as she removes the darknessfromthe universe on this auspicious day. SubhoMahalaya!

4. May Goddess Durgabringjoy and happiness to you.SubhoMahalaya!

5. May this Durga Puja bring joy and prosperity to all aspects of your life. Happy Mahalaya!

6. May Goddess Durga fill your life with joy and grant you happiness.

7. May this festive season brighten your days and nights. SubhoMahalaya!

Quotes:

1. Shiuliphulergandho,

SadameghersariRkaash-erbon,

Dhaker bajna janan dichcheMaa -er agamon.

Subho Mahalaya!

2. Dhaker Taale Kasher Khela,

Anonde Katuk Sharodbela.

Happy Mahalaya!

3. Rupamdehi,

Jayamdehi,

Yashodehi,

Diswojahi,

ShubhoMahalaya!

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