Jagaddhatri Puja is one of the festivals observed by the devotees of Durga. Jagaddhatri is an aspect of the Hindu goddess Durga, who is particularly worshipped in the Indian states of West Bengal and Odisha. As per Hindu calendar, Jagaddhatri Puja is observed in the Kartik month. Jagadhatri Puja was first started by Maharaja Krishnachandra of Krishnanagar, Nadia in Bengal. Jagaddhatri Puja is a major Hindu event in Kolkata, after Durga Puja and Kali Puja. Jagaddhatri Puja is a major autumnal event . In Ramakrishna Mission, Jagaddhatri Puja was initiated by Sarada Devi, Ramakrishna’s wife and observed in the centres of the Mission all over the world. Actual Jagaddhatri Puja rituals are celebrated for four days, Saptami, Ashtami, Navami and Dashami similar to Durga Puja.
Jagaddhatri Puja 2023 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Jagaddhatri Puja | Tuesday | 21 November 2023 |
Jagaddhatri Puja's Time :
Navami Tithi starts : 03:15 - 21 November 2023
Navami Tithi Ends : 01:10 - 22 November 2023
The beauty of the festival in Chandannagar is mainly due to the collaborative conception between the French and Bengalis. Remarkable feature remaining its procession, second largest in the world after Rio de Janeiro's, with its magnificent lightings.