<span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people  on the occasion of Mahalaya. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, we bowed to Maa Durga and seek her blessings for the well-being of our planet and the welfare of the citizens. He hoped that everyone would be happy as well as healthy in the times to come.</span><br />

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted people on Mahalaya. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, this Mahalaya, we pray to Maa Durga to bless with strength to overcome the global pandemic.<br />'' <br />''He hoped that the divine blessings of Maa Durga will ensure good health and happiness in everyone's life. The Prime Minister hoped that our planet will prosper.<br />'' <br />''Mahalaya marks the end of Pitru Paksha Shraddh and heralds the beginning of Navaratra and Durga Puja.<br />'' <br />''Normally, Navaratra starts on the next day of Mahalaya and Durga Puja after seven days of Mahalaya.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">But this year, Navaratra and Durga Puja festival would be held a month after Mahalaya due to Mal Mas or extra month as per the astronomical almanac. </span><br />