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Mahalaya 2026: North Bengal overflows with devotion as crowds gather for Tarpan
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News18•10-10-2026, 09:33
Mahalaya 2026: North Bengal overflows with devotion as crowds gather for Tarpan
- •Countless people gathered at the Teesta River and Rajbari Dighi ghats in Jalpaiguri district at early dawn on Mahalaya to offer Tarpan.
- •Devotees paid homage to their ancestors and prayed for the peace of their souls amidst the chanting of mantras by priests.
- •The end of Pitru Paksha and the dawn of Devi Paksha witnessed deep religious fervor, with both men and women participating in the rituals.
- •The local administration maintained strict security, deploying civil defense, police, and speedboats to prevent any untoward incidents.
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On the auspicious morning of Mahalaya, countless people gather at river and pond ghats—such as the Teesta River and Rajbari Dighi—to perform Tarpan. Standing in the waters, participants offer water to their ancestors accompanied by priests chanting mantras to pray for the peace of their departed souls.
The local administration maintains strict surveillance to ensure safety during the Tarpan rituals. Civil Defense monitors the Teesta River, and security is reinforced across various river and pond ghats using police personnel and speedboats.
Mahalaya marks the conclusion of Pitru Paksha and the traditional beginning of Devi Paksha. The day is filled with deep devotion, reverence, and the religious anticipation of Goddess Durga's arrival.
