Sony AATH, a popular Bengali entertainment channel, is set to celebrate Mahalaya with a day-long programming line-up titled ‘MahalayarMahautsab’, aimed at keeping the festive spirit alive. On October 14, 2023, Sony AATH will air a special Mahalaya program called ‘MahalayarMahautsab’ from 05:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
Mahalaya, a significant day in the Bengali calendar, marks the start of Devi Paksha and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Sony AATH has curated a special segment ‘MahalayarMahautsab’ for the Durga Puja festival, focusing on Goddess Parvati’s transformation into Goddess Katyayani and her fight against demonic forces.The segment begins with Debir Dashrupat, discussing Adishakiti’s 10 forms and their stories. The next segment, Atho Sati Parbati Katha, tells the story of Sati’s marriage to Lord Shiva and her birth as Goddess Parvati. At 10:00 AM, GopalerMahalaya screens a special episode about the Durga Puja festival and Mahalaya. The final segment, Asurnashini Maa, tells the story of Goddess Parvati becoming Goddess Katyayani and killing Mahishasura to become Mahishasuramardini, the destroyer mother of demons.