 NDTV.com | Mahalaya, Devi Paksha And Durga Puja Oneindia Mahalaya proclaims the descent of Mother Durga to bestow Her blessings during Durga Puja. It marks the end of Pitru Paksha and the beginning of Devi Paksha. It is a belief that during this time the Gods are awake in the heaven. During Mahalaya Amavasya ... Goddess Durga fights for environment in Kolkata A Puja of both hope and despair for Bengal Jhandewallah Park gets green signal for Durga puja |