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Mahalaya marks the start of Devi Paksha and the countdown to Durga Puja. For generations, Bengali families have woken before dawn to hear Mahishasuramardini, the radio programme with its Chandipath recitation that begins at about 4:00 AM IST on Mahalaya morning. It is broadcast live from Kolkata on Akashvani FM Rainbow, and Durga Puja Radio brings it to you wherever you are.
The broadcast starts at 4:00 AM IST on Saturday 10 October 2026.
| City | Local time |
|---|---|
| India (IST) | Saturday 10 October, 4:00 AM |
| London | Friday 9 October, 11:30 PM (BST) |
| New York | Friday 9 October, 6:30 PM (EDT) |
| Los Angeles | Friday 9 October, 3:30 PM (PDT) |
| Dubai | Saturday 10 October, 2:30 AM |
| Dhaka | Saturday 10 October, 4:30 AM |
| Singapore | Saturday 10 October, 6:30 AM |
| Sydney | Saturday 10 October, 9:30 AM (AEDT) |
The live Mahalaya radio, playlists of Mahalaya and Durga Puja songs, a Dhak button for the sound of the drums, countdowns to Mahalaya and to Pujo, and a reminder you can set for 4:00 AM. If it makes your Pujo a little sweeter, you can treat us to a chai from inside the player. It goes to Gurgaon Bengalee Association.
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