Jagaddhatri Puja

Assamese

Also known as: Jagaddhatri, Jagadhatri Puja

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Jagaddhatri Puja

About Jagaddhatri Puja

Jagaddhatri Puja is celebrated on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik, honouring Goddess Jagaddhatri, the sustainer of the world. In Assam, this puja is celebrated with elaborate pandals and cultural programmes.

The goddess is depicted riding a lion and holding weapons, symbolizing her power to destroy evil and protect the righteous. Devotees install beautifully crafted idols and perform elaborate rituals over three days.

In Assamese households, Jagaddhatri Puja is celebrated with traditional rituals, including the offering of special bhog and the performance of sandhi puja. The festival concludes with the immersion of the idol in rivers.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees observe a fast on Jagaddhatri Puja and perform elaborate rituals honouring the goddess.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
Visit the puja pandal and offer prayers to Goddess Jagaddhatri.
Observe a fast and break it after the evening puja.
Participate in the immersion ceremony on the final day.

Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps

Essential Puja Samagri:

Idol of Goddess JagaddhatriRed flowers and garlandsSindoor and sandalwood pasteEarthen lamps and incenseSweets and fruits for bhog

Puja Procedure:

Install the Jagaddhatri idol in the puja area with proper rituals.
Offer red flowers, sindoor, and bhog to the goddess.
Perform the sandhi puja at the appropriate tithi junction.
Carry the idol in procession for immersion in the river.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the difference between Jagaddhatri and Durga Puja?

While both worship forms of the Divine Mother, Jagaddhatri represents the sustaining power of the universe, whereas Durga represents the destructive power against evil.

Q: When is Jagaddhatri Puja celebrated?

It is celebrated on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik, about three weeks after Durga Puja.

Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).

Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.