Mahalaya is believed to be an invitation to the mother goddess of supreme power to descend onto the earth. Devotees chant mantras, “Jago Tumi Jago,” and sing devotional songs. Bengalis wake up early on Mahalaya and engage themselves for Devi aagman. They wish each other Subho Mahalaya and spend the auspicious day by listening to the tales of Mahishasura Madini (the annihilation of the demon”.