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...
Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) Forecast: A Spectacular Celestial Phenomenon Awaited Nature's dazzling light show, the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, is set to grace the night skies in the coming days. As we enter the peak season for this breathtaking celestial phenomenon, skywatchers and photography enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the chance to witness the ethereal dance of lights. The Northern Lights occur when charged particles from the Sun collide with atoms in the Earth's atmosphere, creating a mesmerizing display of vibrant colors. This natural spectacle is most commonly observed in high-latitude regions, such as the Arctic and sub-Arctic areas. The forecast for the Northern Lights is predicted using a combination of solar activity and atmospheric conditions. Scientists and experts closely monitor the Sun's activity, particularly solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs), as they release a stream of charged particles towards Earth. Whe...