Prime Minister posted a greeting on Mahalaya.
Mahalaya begins the Durga Puja celebrations.
He asked for blessings of peace, happiness and hope.
People celebrate with songs about Durga’s victory and remember ancestors.
He wished for peace, happiness and hope, asking the goddess Durga to bless everyone.
In Bengal, families listen to the Mahishasuramardini songs that tell how Durga defeated a monster.
Many also honor their ancestors with simple prayers and offerings.
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