Jagaddhatri Puja

 

• Jagadhatri Puja is one of the most popular and exclusive Pujas in West Bengal. Jagadhatri is a form of Devi (Protector of the world) and is widely worshiped in every nook and corner of West Bengal.
• It is very well known in the Hooghly district of the state.
• This puja is more popular in Chandan Nagar, Rishra, Konnagar, and Howrah.
• It is a major Hindu event in Kolkata, after Durga Puja and Kali Puja.
• It is also celebrated in Ramakrishna Mission ashrams all over the world.
• It was initiated there by Devi Sarada - the wife of Sri Ramakrishna, who according to popular local belief, was an avatar of Devi Jagadhatri.
• Huge pandals and beautiful idols of Jagadhatri are decorated with lights and flowers.
• The idols are decked up with red saree and gold ornaments.
• If you see the idol of Jagadhatri, you will not find Mahisasura.
• She holds a conch and a bow in her two left hands and a chakra and a five-headed arrow in her two right hands Her mount is a tiger.
• So, basically Jagadhatri is a calm form of Devi.

The 10-day festival is splendidly celebrated in Chandannagar, Rishra, Konnagar, and Howrah. Traditional Bengali dance and Rabindra Sangeet performances are done to celebrate the Puja. The Puja activities have peaked in the last 3 days. 

2024 Date:  November 10