Mahalaya, signifies the end of Pitri Paksha and the beginning of Devi Paksha.
It is said that Devi Durga begins her journey from Kailash to her paternal home on this day....
सर्व मंगल मांगल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थ साधिके
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरी नारायणी नमोस्तुते।|
