Mahalaya 2025. It extends for a period of 16 days during krishna paksha ie., between purnima. In bengal it is observed as ‘mahalaya’ that marks the beginning of the grand durga puja.

Wednesday, 29 january, 2025 magha amavasya (also known as maghi amavasya) fall in the hindu month of magha, therefore the name magha amavasya. Know the worship rituals and mahalaya significance during navratri festival.