Jagaddhatri Puja

Bengali

Also known as: Jagaddhatri Pujo, Jagaddhatri

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Jagaddhatri Puja

About Jagaddhatri Puja

Jagaddhatri Puja is celebrated on the ninth day of the bright fortnight of Kartik month (November), honouring Goddess Jagaddhatri, the sustainer of the world. The festival is particularly grand in Chandannagar and Krishnanagar in West Bengal.

The goddess is depicted riding a lion, holding a conch, discus, bow, and arrows, representing her power to protect the universe. Elaborate pandals are set up with beautifully crafted idols, often adorned with intricate decorations and lights.

The worship follows the same pattern as Durga Puja, with Bodhon, Aarti, Pushpanjali, and Bisarjan. The Chandannagar Jagaddhatri Puja is famous for its spectacular fireworks display that lights up the night sky over the Hooghly River.

In Krishnanagar, the festival is celebrated with unique artistic traditions, including exquisite clay modelling and elaborate decorations that attract visitors from across Bengal.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees observe fasting on the day of Jagaddhatri Puja, similar to Navratri practices.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Observe a fast during the day, consuming only fruits and milk.
Participate in Pushpanjali at the pandal.
Listen to the Jagaddhatri Puja Katha (mythological story).
Break the fast after the evening aarti with prasad.

Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the evening aarti with prasad offered to the goddess.

Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps

Essential Puja Samagri:

Jagaddhatri idol or pictureWhite flowers and garlandsSindoor and sandalwood pasteIncense sticks and earthen lampsFruits, sweets, and bhogConch shell and bell

Puja Procedure:

Clean the pandal and set up the Jagaddhatri idol.
Perform Bodhon to invoke the goddess.
Offer flowers, sindoor, and bhog to the goddess.
Perform the aarti with conch shell, bell, and dhunuchi.
Carry out the Bisarjan procession after the puja.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How is Jagaddhatri Puja different from Durga Puja?

Jagaddhatri Puja is celebrated in Kartik month (November), about a month after Durga Puja. The goddess Jagaddhatri is a later incarnation of Durga, worshipped as the sustainer of the world.

Q: Where is Jagaddhatri Puja most famous?

Chandannagar and Krishnanagar in West Bengal are the most famous centres of Jagaddhatri Puja, with spectacular celebrations and fireworks.

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