Mahalaya 2023 Date & Live Streaming: Here's How To Hear Birendra Krishna Bhadra's Mahishasura Mardini on All India Radio Akashvani and Watch Online on YouTube at This Time

Mahalaya has a special significance in West Bengal. It marks the beginning of Devi Paksha and the end of Pitra Paksha. It is believed that during the morning of Mahalaya, the first rituals to bid farewell to the ancestors are observed, and in the evening, Goddess Durga descends to the earthly realm, where she stays to bestow her blessings on the people. Every Bengali household wakes up at 4 am in the morning and tunes into the radio to listen to the recital of “Mahishasura Mardini” by Birendra Krishna Bhadra on the occasion of Mahalaya. Mahalaya 2023 Date, Celebrations, Rituals & Shubh Muhurat: All You Need To Know About the Day That Marks the Onset of Durga Puja.

The 90-minute-long musical piece was composed in 1931. Scripted by Bani Kumar, it is a combination of hymns and devotional Bengali music all rolled into one. It describes the journey of Maa Durga and her triumph over evil.

When Is Mahalaya 2023? Date and Time of Mahishasura Mardini Live Streaming

This year, Mahalaya is going to be observed on October 14, 2023, and to commemorate this special occasion, you can begin your day by listening to the chants of Mahishasura Mardini. This program has been broadcast on All India Radio (AIR Bangla) every year, just before the break of dawn at 4:00 AM. Durga Puja 2023 Full Calendar: Here's a Day-Wise Puja Schedule and Full Durga Pujo Dates.

Mahishasura Mardini Live Streaming 2023

Birendra Krishna Bhadra’s ‘Mahishasura Mardini’ Live Telecast

People in most Bengali households wake up at around 4 am on the day of Mahalaya to accord the Mother Goddess the ritualistic welcome by playing the “Mahishasura Mardini” composition, which is considered a timeless classic. The composition comprises a rich narration and Chandipath by legendary Birendra Krishna Bhadra and a medley of devotional songs by other popular artists. The mythological audio montage consists of devotional songs dedicated to Goddess Durga, classical music and scriptural verses.

“Mahishasura Mardini” for Mahalaya 2023 will begin at 4 am on October 14. The live broadcast of the program will be available in the Bengali version on the FM Rainbow network, while Hindi listeners can watch the program on Indraprastha Channel and FM Gold. People can also refer to the below youtube link to watch the landmark composition on AIR Alashvani.

Mahishasura Mardini Live Streaming For Mahalaya 2023

Original Full Video: Mahalaya Mahishasura Mardini by Birendra Krishna Bhadra

Durga Puja will begin on October 20 with Mahashahthi and will end on October 24 with Vijaya Dashami this year.

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