Today is the sacred Mahalaya. Mahalaya brings the message of the arrival of the Devi's side. From today, the end of the Pitru Paksha and the beginning of the Devi's auspicious time. Mahalaya is followed by the Sharadiya Navratri and the worship of the Adi Shakti Goddess Durga. Mahalaya also has a special significance. On the day of Mahalaya, rituals like tarpan are performed for the welfare of ancestors. At the riverbanks, rituals for the ancestors are performed. According to popular belief, the arrival of Goddess Durga to the mortal world happens at the sacred moment of Mahalaya. The auspicious beginning of the worship of power has been made today with the holy sound of Chandi Path. Today, the entire state has become vocal with the invocation of the Devi's welcome mantras. Devi worship can be seen at the Shakti Peethas and temples. This auspicious moment, which brings the news of the arrival of the Sharadiya Durga Utsav, brings a message of spirituality and good fortune to everyone's life. Meanwhile, on the occasion of the sacred Mahalaya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed his good wishes to the people of the country. He hopes that the blessings of Goddess Durga will bring happiness, compassion, and hope to society.