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...
Gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympics: A Spectacular Showcase Get ready for a thrilling display of athleticism and grace as the world's top gymnasts converge on Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. A Symphony of Skill and Strength From the heart-stopping flips and twists of artistic gymnastics to the rhythmic elegance of rhythmic gymnastics and the explosive power of trampoline, the Paris 2024 Olympics promises to be a gymnastic spectacle like no other. When Does the Magic Begin? The gymnastics competition kicks off on July 27, 2024 , with the artistic gymnastics events. The rhythmic gymnastics will follow from August 8 to 10 , while the trampoline competition will take place on August 2 . 1. Paris 2024: Complete artistic gymnastics schedule. Register today for the chance to see your favourite gymnasts live at the Games. olympics.com 2. How to follow the gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games www.british-gymnastics.org Where to Catch the Action All the gymnastics ev...