On the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya, it is believed that Goddess Durga descends to earth along with her children- Saraswati, Lakshmi, Kartik and Ganesha. This year Mahalaya falls on September 28 and it thus marks the official countdown for Durga Puja 2019. Mahalaya kicks off Durga Puja celebrations and the day is observed with much joy and fervour. People wish Subho Mahalaya (Blessed Mahalaya) to near and dear ones. This is why we bring you a collection of Mahalaya greetings, Subho Mahalaya 2019 wishes, Durga Maa images, WhatsApp Stickers, Maa Durga photos and wallpapers, and Subho Mahalaya wishes in Bengali. Mahalaya 2019 Date and Time: Know Tithi and Significance of the Day When Pitru Paksha Ends and Devi Paksha Starts the Countdown for Durga Puja.

The word "Mahalaya" is formed of two words "Maha" or grand and "Alaya" meaning abode. Mahalaya marks the end of Pitri Paksha or Pitru Paksha, when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors, and the start of Devi Paksha. It is, therefore, a tradition on the day of Mahalaya to wake up early in the morning and offer food and water as a homage to their forefathers to express their gratitude, known as Tarpon or Tarpan. 

Here is a list of five WhatsApp images which you can share among your friends and relatives to wish them a 'Subho Mahalaya'. You can also post these lovely Mahalaya greeting cards on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. They can also be set as WhatsApp DP or shared as an Insta story!

Subho Mahalaya greetings (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp Message Reads: Mayer Agomoni, Subho Mahalaya Preeti O Subeccha, Shobar Pujo Khub Bhalo Katuk.

Subho Mahalaya WhatsApp Wishes (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp Message Reads: Shiuli fuler gandho niye, Mahalayar bhore, Abar bochor paar kore pujo elo ghure, Hok na aakash meghe dhaka, poruk bristi jhiri jhiri, Kasher bon dichhe janan, asche maa shiggiri. Subho Mahalaya

Subho Mahalaya WhatsApp Wishes (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp Message Reads: Nil Akasher Megher Vela, Padmya Fuler Papri Mela, Dhaker Taale Kasher Khela, Anonde Katuk Sharodbela. Subho Mahalaya.

Subho Mahalaya Greetings (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp Message Reads: Rupam Dehi, Jayo Dehi, Yaso Dehi, Dwisho Jahi, Subho Mahalaya Preeti O Subeccha.

Subho Mahalaya Wish (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp Message Reads: Dhaker Taale Kasher Khela, Anonde Katuk Sharodbela. Subho Mahalaya.

Watch Video of Bengali Messages to Wish Your friends and relatives Subho Mahalaya:

Another tradition without which Mahalaya is incomplete is waking up at 4 am and listening to the radio to hear the pre-recorded audio of 'Mahishasura Mardini'. In almost all the houses of Bengal till today, people wake up and tune in to their radios to hear the reverberating voice of Birendra Krishna Bhadra.

It is believed that Ma Durga came down to earth to destroy the evil Asura and save us from all the negative forces and energies around us. The festival of Durga Puja thus marks the triumph of good over evil. LatestLY wishes all its readers a very happy Durga Pujo. Keep spreading love and joy on this auspicious occasion.

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