Durga Puja 2026 Mahalaya: The Complete Guide to Dates, Rituals, and the Iconic Radio Broadcast Mahalaya 2026 falls on October 10, marking the start of Devi Paksha and Durga Puja festivities. Here's your complete guide to dates, tarpan timings, the iconic Mahishasuramardini broadcast, and what's new in Kolkata this year. Introduction For millions of Bengalis across India and the world, the arrival of Durga Puja is not announced by calendars or advertisements. It is announced by a voice. At 4 AM on Mahalaya morning, that voice—Birendra Krishna Bhadra's—comes through radio sets, YouTube streams, and car speakers, reciting the Chandipath with a resonance that has defined the season for over ninety years . Mahalaya 2026 falls on Saturday, October 10 . It marks the final day of Pitru Paksha, the fortnight dedicated to ancestors, and the first day of Devi Paksha, when Goddess Durga is believed to begin her journey toward Earth . This year brings a notable shift: Mahalaya arrives...
Hariyali Teej 2026: The Complete Guide to the Monsoon Festival of Love, Greenery and Marital Bliss Hariyali Teej 2026 falls on Saturday, August 15. Discover the date, shubh muhurat, rituals, fasting rules, and how the Indian diaspora celebrates this monsoon festival worldwide. 1. Introduction There is something about the monsoon season that stirs the soul. The first drops of rain on parched earth, the smell of wet soil, the sudden burst of green across the landscape—it is a time of renewal, romance and celebration. And for millions of Hindu women across the world, no festival captures this spirit quite like Hariyali Teej. Hariyali Teej 2026 falls on Saturday, August 15 —a date that carries added significance this year as it coincides with India's Independence Day . For the Indian diaspora spanning from the United States to Australia, from the United Kingdom to Singapore, this creates a unique opportunity for dual celebration. But what exactly is Hariyali Teej? Why do women fast a...