Chaulpatti Adi Maa

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Idol of Adi Maa

The Chaulpatti Jagadhatri Puja Committee stands as one of the oldest and most venerated Jagadhatri Puja celebrations in Chandannagar. Although the exact establishment year is unknown, the puja is believed to have been initiated by a group of rice merchants, which eventually gave rise to the name Chaul Patty. This is perhaps the oldest puja of Chandannagar, the then Farasdanga, popularly known as ‘Adi Maa’. The present location of the puja is perhaps not exactly the place where the puja started. With the passage of time, the Ganga changed its course according to natural law, and the puja was shifted to the present location.

Chaulpatti Jagadhatri Puja is not just a festival; it is an ancient tradition that has continued through generations. Originally performed at a different location, the puja shifted to its present site due to the natural course change of the Ganges. Despite changes in geography, the puja has preserved its core identity—strictly adhering to traditional rights and rituals—while consciously avoiding practices like animal sacrifice or Tantrik rituals, setting it apart from other celebrations.

The puja is performed according to the traditional rights and rituals, though there is no animal sacrifice. The worship of goddess Jagadhatri follows the rituals laid by the Tantrik Cult, but there is no such practice in this puja. There is no participation of women in the puja as they believe women are the manifestation of the divine goddess, Maa Jagadhatri. Special attention is given to the idol’s posture, expression, and decorative elements like the white lion and the uniquely directed elephant.

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