Colors Bangla known as ETV Bangla has unveiled an ace lineup of programming to welcome Maa Durga.

‘Mahalaya’ is the harbinger of Durga Puja, a much-awaited festival, and marks the beginning of ‘Devi-Paksha’ and the end of the ‘Pitri-Paksha’.

‘Debi Doshomohabidya’ representing the 10 forms of Durga will go on air on September 25 at 5 am on Colors Bangla.

Rituparna Sengupta will be essaying the role of ‘Maa Durga’ and will be sporting three looks- Sati, Durga, and Parvati.

This will be followed by ‘Dugga Maa er GolpoKotha’ at 10 am, a 2D animation story, meant for the whole family.

This will be followed by the world television premiere of ‘Shikari at 2 pm and one-hour special episode of ‘Tumpa Autowali’ at 7 pm.

The show will be about the timeless story of how Maa Durga comes into being and saves the Gods and Mankind from the evil of Mahisasur.

The show will narrate the story of Durga before the tandava, when she was “Sati” – to her final incarnation as ‘Mahishasur Mardini’. Debi Doshomohabidya representing the 10 forms of Durga will go on air on September at 5 am.

Colors Bangla has come to the rescue of the kids as well.

On the same day, the channel will also air ‘Dugga Maa er GolpoKotha’, a 2D animation story that starts in the jungle, with the lion king worried about his subjects, who are under the threat of poachers.

Speaking on the occasion Sagnik Ghosh, Business Head, Colors Bangla, said, “Mahalaya marks the arrival of Goddess Durga on Earth with her supreme powers. Mahalaya means a mix of emotions for Bengalis. As content creators we wanted to make this day special for our viewers across ages with content that is diverse and appealing, spread across genres.”