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Mahalaya in Siliguri: Dawn Tarpan on the Mahananda & Chandi Path
Mahalaya in Siliguri: Dawn Tarpan on the Mahananda & Chandi Path
Experience the spiritual dawn of Mahalaya in Siliguri, from sacred tarpan rites along the Mahananda River to morning broadcasts of Birendra Krishna Bhadra.
At 4:00 AM on Mahalaya, Siliguri awakens to the resonant chant of 'Aswiner sarada prate' broadcast from balconies across the city. Thousands gather at the Lalmohan Ghat and Ramghat on the Mahananda River to perform ancestral Tarpan.
Mahalaya marks the formal invocation of Devi Durga. It is also the traditional day of 'Chokkhudaan', when master artisans paint the divine eyes of the goddess.
Key Hopping Takeaways
- Start early in the afternoon to avoid traffic surges.
- Check the interactive map for designated parking zones.