New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi prayed to Maa Durga to bless with strength to overcome the global pandemic on the ocassion of Mahalaya. This Mahalaya, we pray to Maa Durga to bless with strength to overcome the global pandemic. May the divine blessings of Maa Durga ensure good health and happiness in everyone’s life. May our planet prosper! Shubho Mahalaya!, PM Modi Tweeted. This Mahalaya, we pray to Maa Durga to bless with strength to overcome the global pandemic. May the divine blessings of Maa Durga ensure good health and happiness in everyone’s life. May our planet prosper! Shubho Mahalaya! — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 17, 2020 Mahalaya is celebrated at the end of Shradh or Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors. This year was observed on Thursday. It is believed that goddess Durga descended the Earth on Mahalaya which is celebrated by the Bengalis across the globe with much fervour and zeal. It is believed that mantras called ‘Mahisasura Mardini’ invoke the Goddess; the most famous one being ‘Jago Tumi Jago.’ Earlier in the Day, PM Modi shared a audio message on the occasion of Vishwakarma Puja. विश्वकर्मा जयंती की सभी देशवासियों को बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। आज का दिन उन लोगों को समर्पित है, जिनके लिए कर्म ही पूजा है, जो अपने सृजन से संपूर्ण मानवता को समृद्ध करते हैं। pic.twitter.com/wO8bQJqRhh — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 17, 2020
