Mahalaya, Chakshu Daan and Paad Saree are special in Durga Puja in Bengal, consider it as tradition.

This year the festival of Shardiya Navratri will start from 11th October. During this time, devotees will observe fast and worship Mother Goddess. The most special thing about Shardiya Navratri is that it is celebrated in different ways in different states. This festival is celebrated in a special way especially in West Bengal, where the ritual of Mahalaya is performed before the start of Shardiya Navratri. After this, the tradition of eye donation is performed during Durga Puja. Also, many women wear white sarees with red borders. There is a deep tradition behind wearing this saree.

In West Bengal, during Shardiya Navratri and Durga Puja, huge pandals are set up, where idols of Maa Durga made of clay are installed. In these statues, the eyes of Mother Goddess are made very beautifully. According to religious beliefs, the beginning of Durga Puja in West Bengal is linked to the ritual of Mahalaya. Now the question arises that what is the meaning of Mahalaya to the tradition of eye donation?

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What is the tradition of Mahalaya?

The tradition of Mahalaya is considered very special in West Bengal. This tradition is performed on the day of Sarvapitri Amavasya. This year this tradition will be performed on 10th October. On the last day of Pitru Paksha, people perform Pind Daan, Shraddha and Tarpan in the morning. After this, preparations for the arrival of Maa Durga begin.

In the beliefs of Bengal, Mother Durga is seen as our daughter, who is welcomed in her maternal home. The arrival of Maa Durga is celebrated with this feeling. Mahalaya is also associated with the arrival of Goddess Durga and the beginning of Durga Puja.

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The special tradition of eye donation is also linked to the making of Durga idol. In this tradition, eyes of the idol of Maa Durga are made. According to religious beliefs, while making the clay idol of Maa Durga, the work of making eyes is done last. This is called eye donation. After this, during Durga Puja, devotees gather in pandals and worship Goddess Durga.

What is the importance of Paad Saree?

During Durga Puja in West Bengal, many women wear a white saree with a red border on the side. It is called Paad Saree in Bengal. As beautiful as this saree is, it is also considered traditional and auspicious.

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This saree is associated with the traditional culture of Bengal. Women often wear it during auspicious occasions and religious festivals. This red and white saree is an important part of the cultural identity of Bengal. For this reason, women like to wear this traditional saree even during Durga Puja.