Jagadhatri Puja 2025: Jagadhatri Puja is considered very popular in West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Tripura. It is celebrated every year on Kartik Shukla Navami, also known as Akshaya Navami. Durga Puja is also celebrated on this occasion. So, today we will find out when Jagadhatri Puja will be celebrated this year and explain the beliefs associated with it.
When will Jagadhatri Puja be celebrated?
Kartik Shukla Navami Tithi begins at 10:06 am on October 30th and ends at 10:03 am on October 31st. Therefore, Jagadhatri Puja will be celebrated on Friday, October 31st.
What is the form of Mother Jagadhatri?
Jagadhatri means “Mother of the Universe.” Therefore, Goddess Jagadhatri is worshipped as the protector of the entire universe. In terms of the Goddess’s form, she is very calm, generous, and assertive. Dressed in reg, she bears three eyes. She holds a sword, a discus, a bow, and an arrow in her arms.
When did Jagadhatri Puja begin?
Jagadhatri Puja was initiated in the 18th century by King Krishna Chandra Raya in the Nadia district of West Bengal. The reason was that the king was unable to perform the required rituals during Sharadiya Durga Puja, so he worshipped the Goddess as Jagadhatri during the month of Kartik. However, this worship later became very popular.
Beliefs Related to Jagadhatri Puja
Work on making the idol of Jagadhatri Devi does not begin until the Durga Visarjan during Sharadiya Navratri. After the Durga idol is immersed in the river, the soil from the idol is used to create a Jagadhatri idol. It is believed that at this time, Goddess Durga comes to earth as the Mother of the world.
