Durga Puja 2024 Mahalaya. Durga puja is preceded by mahalaya, which marks the beginning of durga’s journey to her home. Durga puja 2024 date in india calendar:
Mahalaya is an auspicious occasion observed seven days before the durga puja, and it heralds the advent of durga, the goddess of supreme power. In india, mahalaya is a public holiday in several states.