Jagaddhatri Puja 2024 Date, Time, Significance

Jagaddhatri Puja 2024 Date

Jagaddhatri Puja, a revered festival in West Bengal, is celebrated in honour of Goddess Jagaddhatri, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. In 2024, Jagaddhatri Puja will be celebrated on Sunday, November 10. The festival also coincides with Akshaya Navami on the same day, making it a particularly auspicious occasion for devotees.

Jagaddhatri Puja 2024: Date and Time

Jagaddhatri Puja is a significant religious celebration dedicated to Goddess Jagaddhatri, who is considered the ‘Mother of the World’ or the ‘Bearer of the World.’ The name ‘Jagaddhatri’ comes from the Sanskrit words "Jagat" (world) and "Dhatri" (bearer or sustainer), symbolising the goddess as the protector and sustainer of the universe. This puja is an integral part of the Bengali religious calendar and is especially prominent in areas like Hooghly, Kolkata, and various other parts of West Bengal.

Goddess Jagaddhatri is depicted as a serene and compassionate deity, holding a conch, discus, trident, and a lotus, symbolising peace and the triumph of good over evil. Unlike the fiercer forms of Goddess Durga, Jagaddhatri is often shown as calm, symbolising her role as a nurturing and protective mother.

Jagaddhatri Puja: Significance

Jagaddhatri Puja is not just a religious event but also a time for devotees to reflect on the protection and sustenance that Goddess Jagaddhatri provides. The festival holds particular significance in West Bengal, where it is marked by vibrant processions, elaborate decorations, and community gatherings. It is a time for people to come together in devotion and celebrate the goddess’s divine grace.

The puja serves as a reminder of the power of nurturing, care, and protection in our lives. As the ‘Mother of the World,’ Jagaddhatri embodies the qualities of compassion, mercy, and love. Devotees believe that by performing this puja with devotion, they receive the goddess’s blessings for prosperity, happiness, and protection from all worldly troubles.

In addition to its religious significance, Jagaddhatri Puja also marks a time of social unity and cultural expression. Temples and pandals (temporary structures for the celebration) are adorned with elaborate decorations, and the festivities include cultural performances, music, and traditional dance.

Jagaddhatri Puja 2024: Rituals and Celebrations

Jagaddhatri Puja is marked by various rituals, including:

• Bodhon (Waking the Goddess): The puja begins with the invocation of the goddess, welcoming her into the home or temple.
• Offering of Prayers: Devotees offer flowers, fruits, sweets, and incense to the goddess.
• Sankalpa (Commitment): Devotees often make a vow or Sankalpa to the goddess, promising to uphold good deeds and live in harmony.
• Arati: An evening ritual of singing hymns and performing rituals with lighted lamps.
• Community Celebrations: The puja is followed by processions, cultural events, and community meals, symbolising unity and togetherness.

With the festival falling on November 10, 2024, along with Akshaya Navami, it promises to be a day filled with devotion, joy, and the hope for a prosperous future.

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