Jagaddhatri Puja is a Hindu festival celebrated primarily in the Indian state of West Bengal, particularly in the cities of Chandannagar and Krishnanagar, as well as in some areas of Bangladesh and other places where Bengali communities reside. This festival is dedicated to Jagaddhatri Devi, who is believed to be an incarnation of Durga Mata .
About Jagaddhatri Puja
Jagaddhatri is also known as Karindrasura Nisudin, Maheshwari, Shaktacharpriya and Aadharbhute. The word 'Jagaddhatri' is derived from two Sanskrit words: 'Jagat,' which means 'world,' and 'Dhatri,' which means 'the sustainer.' Hence, Jagaddhatri is often referred to as the 'Protector of the World.' Mother Durga, the ‘Goddess of Power’ is also known as Jagaddhatri. She is the source of cyclic energies and the driving force of all existence. Hence, during Jagaddhatri Puja her divine power is invoked.
When Is Jagaddhatri Puja In 2024? Date, Time & Tithi
Jagaddhatri puja is celebrated on the ninth day of the fortnight in the month of Kartik in the Hindu calendar which usually falls in November in the Gregorian calendar.
Jagaddhatri Puja falls on Sunday, November 10,2024
Akshaya Navami Purvahna Time - 06:43 to 12:22
Duration - 05 Hours 39 Mins
Navami Tithi Begins - 22:45 on Nov 09, 2024
Navami Tithi Ends - 21:01 on Nov 10, 2024
Jagaddhatri Puja Vidhi
Wake up early in the morning and take a bath.
Observe a fast during the day.
Clean the idol and offer red clothes.
Offer crimson flowers, sandalwood, durva, water, vermillion, sweets, and fruits.
Burn incense sticks and dhoop, and perform aarti.
Chant Jagadhartri mantra and strotam.
Break the fast after performing puja.
Passages from Chandi, the sacred text, are recited on this day, and later the idol of the goddess is immersed. Devotees gather to offer puja to Goddess Jagaddhatri, following the same rituals as Durga puja except ‘Badhan.’ Saptami, Ashtami, and Navami puja are offered on Navami tithi.
Jagadhatri Mantra
ॐ परितुष्टा जगद्धात्री प्रत्यक्षं प्राह चंडिका नमोस्तु ते॥
Om Partithushta jagaddhatri Pratyaksha Praha Chandika Namostute ||
Jagaddhatri Stotram
आधारभूते चाधेये धृतिरूपे धुरन्धरे । ध्रुवे ध्रुवपदे धीरे जगद्धात्रि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ १ ॥
शवाकारे शक्तिरूपे शक्तिस्थे शक्तिविग्रहे । शाक्ताचारप्रिये देवि जगद्धात्रि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ २ ॥
जयदे जगदानन्दे जगदेकप्रपूजिते । जय सर्वगते दुर्गे जगद्धात्रि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ ३ ॥
सूक्ष्मातिसूक्ष्मरूपे च प्राणापानादिरूपिणि । भावाभावस्वरूपे च जगद्धात्रि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ ४ ॥
कालादिरूपे कालेशे कालाकालविभेदिनि । सर्वस्वरूपे सर्वज्ञे जगद्धात्रि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ ५ ॥
महाविघ्ने महोत्साहे महामाये वरप्रदे । प्रपञ्चसारे साध्वीशे जगद्धात्रि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ ६ ॥
अगम्ये जगतामाद्ये माहेश्वरि वराङ्गने । अशेषरूपे रूपस्थे जगद्धात्रि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ ७ ॥
द्विसप्तकोटिमन्त्राणां शक्तिरूपे सनातनि । सर्वशक्तिस्वरूपे च जगद्धात्रि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ ८ ॥
तीर्थयज्ञतपोदानयोगसारे जगन्मयि । त्वमेव सर्वं सर्वस्थे जगद्धात्रि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ ९ ॥
दयारूपे दयादृष्टे दयार्द्रे दुःखमोचनि । सर्वापत्तारिके दुर्गे जगद्धात्रि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ १० ॥
अगम्यधामधामस्थे महायोगीशहृत्पुरे । अमेयभावकूटस्थे जगद्धात्रि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ ११ ॥
इति श्री जगद्धात्री स्तोत्रम् ।
Jagaddhatri Puja Benefits
It attracts luck, prosperity, and wealth.
It attracts the blessings of Trishakti forms: Lakshmi, Kali, and
Saraswati
.
Releases ego, selfishness, jealousy, and other negative emotions.
Provides protection from miseries, challenges, evil eyes, and negativity.
It reinforces the four Purusharthas. Dharma (righteousness), Artha (prosperity), Kama (pleasure), and Moksha (liberation).
It makes an individual fearless.
According to Bhavishya Purana and Durga Kalpam, those who perform the puja will be granted wealth, peace, prosperity, and the ability to defeat their enemies. Life's difficulties will be eradicated. It provides fulfillment of desires.
Jagaddhatri Puja Significance
Jagaddhatri Puja has enormous cultural and religious significance, symbolizing the nurturing and protective aspect of the divine feminine. This festival is celebrated to seek the blessings of Jagaddhatri, who is revered as the 'Protector of the World,' and to express appreciation for her role in protecting the universe. Bengali communities are instilled with a sense of community and cultural pride through the festival's elaborate rituals, processions, and artistic decorations.
Legends of Jagaddhatri Puja
According to a legend, Krishnachandra Roy, the King of Krishnanagar in Nadia district, introduced public worship of Goddess Jagaddhatri. One night, the Nawab's army raided the palace and arrested Krishna Chandra for alleged default of taxes. However, Manish Chandra Roy, the 39th custodian, stated that it was the popularity of Krishna Chandra that enraged the Nawab and resulted in his arrest in the dead of the night. After being held captive, he was blindfolded in chains, tied to an old horse, stripped to his waist, and paraded throughout the city.
After Krishnachandra was released from the prison, while returning by boat on the way from Murshidabad to Nadia, he heard the beating of drums, which signified that it was the tenth day of Durga Puja. Being a devout follower of Goddess Durga, he was depressed about missing the festivities. The same night, he dreamed of Goddess Durga, who appeared as a child. She asked him to worship her for a month on the ninth day of the bright fortnight in the month of Kartik to attract blessings. Later, a family pundit made him realize that it was indeed Goddess Jagaddhatri who had visited him in the dream. Hence, Krishnachandra roped in an artist to create a statue of Goddess Jagaddhatri and worshipped it with great splendor.
Though Jagaddhatri is worshipped in West Bengal, the celebrations in Chandannagar, Hooghly, and Krishnanagar are special in terms of their grandeur and popularity. It is believed that the festival was propagated by Devi Sharada, wife of Sri Ramakrishna, who, according to popular local belief, was an avatar of Devi Jagaddhatri. According to the descendants of Raja Krishna Chandra, the imprisonment by Nawab Ali Vardi Khan around 1745 catalyzed the initiation of Jagaddhatri puja at the Nadia palace. As the legend goes, during the war, the devil Mahishasura disguised himself as Karindrasura, a wild elephant, to confuse Goddess Durga. However, Goddess Jagaddhatri killed the devil elephant with her deadly discus.
According to another legend, soon after the triumphs of Mahishasura, the Devas became self-centric. They thought that due to the lending of the instruments to Goddess Durga, the mighty Asuras were beaten up. A Brahman appeared before the Devas in the form of Yaksha to make them realize that primordial power is at the root of all action. Surprised by his presence, one after another, the Devas approached Yaksha. Vayu, the God of Wind, asked Yaksha how he could be of any help. He replied that he should shake up huge trees and gigantic mountains. Yaksha placed a small blade of grass and asked him to displace it. Bhagwan Vayu pumped all his powers, but he could not displace the blade of grass. Bhagwan Agni, the God of Fire, also could not destroy it. It was then that the Gods realized that their powers were not their own but derived from the supreme powers of Goddess Jagaddhatri. It is said that individuals who worship Jagaddhatri become egoless.
History of Jagaddhatri Puja
Jagaddhatri Puja is a significant Hindu festival celebrated primarily in the Indian state of West Bengal, particularly in the city of Chandannagar and other locations. During this festival, which usually takes place in October or November, Devi Jagaddhatri, who is considered an aspect of Mother Durga, is honored. The festival has its origins in the late 18th century, when the great social reformer Raja Krishnachandra of Krishnanagar popularized the worship of Jagaddhatri as a symbol of unity and harmony among various communities. The puja has been observed in Howrah since 1713. The puja was lavishly performed during Tarakdas Banerjea's reign.
Jagaddhatri Puja has evolved into a grand cultural festival over the years, with elaborately decorated idols, colorful processions, and artistic street decorations. It is a time when people gather to celebrate the divine power and the spirit of togetherness
Jagaddhatri Symbolism
According to the Puranas, Goddess Jagaddhatri is a symbol of Shakti, with three eyes and four arms, holding a discus, conch, bow, and arrow. She is dressed in a bright red sari, adorned with magnificent jewels and Nagajangopaveeta, a thread symbolic of Brahmanism. She is represented riding a lion over the dead body of Karindrasura, the elephant demon. The conch represents radiance and purity, whereas the discus represents the annihilation of evil. The arrow represents wisdom, while the bow stands for mental concentration and wisdom. Unlike Goddess Durga, she is entangled by a snake on her neck, signifying victory against all odds. The goddess is also offered a garland around the neck.
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