Kolkata, 13, 2017:The countdown to Durga Puja, the much awaited annual celebration to
welcome Ma Durgahas begun and in less than a week, the residents of Bengal will herald
the onset of Mahalaya by waking up to the resounding melody of Birendra Krishna Bhadra’s
“Chandipath”. So intrinsically a part of the culture of Bengal, Mahalayabrings along with it, a
unique spirit and festive air, including the fragrance of Night Jasmine & Catkin flowers. There
is one more iconic event that connects Kolkata and Mahalaya very closely, Vodafone
Aagomoni, the annual nightlong grand musical extravaganza held on the eve of
Mahalaya, which will host its 17th edition this year.