Shubho Mahalaya 2025: Date, Significance And Wishes To Share On This Auspicious Occasion

Shubho Mahalaya 2025: Shubho Mahalaya, an auspicious occasion in the Hindu calendar, marks the beginning of Devi Paksha, a period dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga. Falling on September 21 this year, Mahalaya also signifies the end of Pitru Paksha, 16 days of paying homage to ancestors. This day holds immense importance in Bengali culture, as it heralds the countdown to Durga Puja, one of the most revered festivals in Hinduism.

The Amavasya Tithi begins at 12:16 AM on September 21 and ends at 01:23 AM on September 22, 2025. Devotees wake up early to perform rituals, offer prayers, and listen to sacred chants like "Mahishasura Mardini" and "Chandipath." Shubho Mahalaya is a time for spiritual reflection, honouring ancestors, and welcoming Goddess Durga's divine energy, setting the stage for the grand festivities of Durga Puja.

Though artisans and devotees start preparing for the symbolic arrival of the goddess at least a month before the Durga Puja, Mahalaya is the day when the eyes of her idols are painted.

Significance of Shubho Mahalaya

Shubho Mahalaya marks the beginning of Devi Paksha, a sacred period dedicated to Goddess Durga, and signifies the end of Pitru Paksha, 16 days of paying homage to ancestors.

On Mahalaya, a crucial tradition in Eastern India involves performing Tarpan rituals, typically in the Ganges River. Tarpan is an offering of water, sesame seeds, rice, flowers and prayers to honour dead ancestors, seeking their peace and blessings. By doing so, Hindus believe they're helping their ancestors transition smoothly to the afterlife.

Mahalaya marks a spiritual transition, honouring both the living and the dead, while also signalling the start of Durga Puja festivities. As Goddess Durga begins her journey to Earth, devotees welcome her divine energy, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. The day is filled with devotion, tradition, and cultural significance, bridging generations as families come together to remember their ancestors and prepare for the grand Durga Puja celebrations.

Here are 10 Subho Mahalaya wishes:

1. Shubho Mahalaya! May Goddess Durga's divine blessings bring joy, prosperity, and peace to your life.
2. Wishing you a blessed Mahalaya! May this auspicious day mark the beginning of a joyous Durga Puja celebration.
3. Shubho Mahalaya! May the sacred rituals and prayers bring you closer to your roots and fill your heart with devotion.
4. On this Mahalaya, may Goddess Durga's strength and courage inspire you to overcome life's challenges. Shubho Mahalaya!
5. Shubho Mahalaya! May the divine energy of Goddess Durga illuminate your path and bring happiness to your family.
6. Wishing you a Shubho Mahalaya filled with devotion, prayer, and celebration! May Durga Puja bring joy and blessings to your life.
7. Shubho Mahalaya! May the sacred rituals and prayers bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to your life and family.
8. On this auspicious day of Mahalaya, may Goddess Durga's blessings guide you towards a path of righteousness and happiness.
9. Shubho Mahalaya! May the festive spirit of Durga Puja bring people together, spreading love, joy, and harmony.
10. Wishing you a blessed Shubho Mahalaya! May Goddess Durga's divine presence bring peace, happiness, and fulfilment to your life.