With reference to the Mahalaya, consider the following statements:

With reference to the Mahalaya, consider the following statements:

1. Mahalaya marks the beginning of the Devipaksha and the end of the Pitrupaksha according to Hindu calendar.

2. Pitru Paksha is a 16-lunar day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors through shradh prayers and food offerings.

Which of the statement/s is/are correct?

A. 1 Only

B. 2 Only

C. Both 1 & 2

D. None

Answer: Both 1 & 2

Explanation:

PM Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Mahalaya.

Mahalaya marks the beginning of the Devipaksha and the end of the Pitrupaksha according to Hindu calendar. Pitru Paksha is a 16-lunar day period when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors through shradh prayers and food offerings.

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