The auspicious Mahalaya occasion not only denotes the last days before Maa Durga and her four children—God Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Kartikeya—are welcomed, but also the sacred commencement of Devi Paksha. And with that, our enthusiasm for Durga Puja also soars.
Without indulging in a feast of delicious foods, particularly Bangali khabar, Pujo will not seem like Pujo at all. There are countless vendors selling street cuisine scattered all over the place.