When and Where to Listen to the Mahishasura Mardini Recital Live on October 2
When and Where to Listen to the Mahishasura Mardini Recital Live on october 2
Mahalaya, which signifies the end of Pitru Paksha and the beginning of Devi Paksha, will be observed on october 2 this year. This auspicious day is believed to mark the descent of Goddess Durga to Earth and is considered the perfect time to initiate durga puja, leading up to Dussehra. Coincidentally, october 2 is also a national holiday for gandhi Jayanti.
On Mahalaya, rituals like Shradh and Tarpan are performed to honor ancestors and seek their blessings, making the day particularly significant.
As the durga puja festivities approach, one of the cherished traditions is the recital of the Mahishasura Mardini, an ancient sanskrit composition celebrating the divine powers of Maa Durga and her victory over the demon king Mahishasura. The term "Mahishasura Mardini" literally means "the slayer of the demon Mahishasura."
Listening Details for Mahishasura Mardini
The Mahishasuramardini radio show will be broadcast by All india Radio (AIR) at dawn on october 2. This one-and-a-half-hour program features a montage that includes the recital of Chaṇḍipāaṭh, bengali devotional songs, classical music, and acoustic melodrama. It is available in both hindi and bengali and has been a cherished tradition for over ninety years.
You can tune in to the program on air or watch it on YouTube.
Upcoming durga puja Schedule
Following Mahalaya, the durga puja festivities will occur as follows:
Maha Shashthi: october 8, 2024
Maha Saptami: october 9, 2024
Maha Ashtami: october 10, 2024
Maha Navami: october 11, 2024
Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra): october 12, 2024