Jagaddhatri

[Fact 1]: “Jagaddhatri arises in the heart of a person," said Sri Ramakrishna, “who can control the frantic elephant called mind.” Though she is worshipped all over West Bengal, Jagaddhatri Puja in Chandannagar, Hoogly and Krishnanagar, Nadia is a special socio-cultural celebration in this region.

[Fact 2]: According to Sri Ramakrishna, “ etc.As per ancient Pauranik lore of the Hindu scriptures, soon after the victory over Mahishasur the Devatas became highly egoistic.

[Fact 3]: In Sanskrit and Bengali, the word 'Jagaddhatri' literally means 'Holder ' .

[Fact 4]: Jagadhatri Puja is very popular in Chandannagar, Hooghly.

[Fact 5]: In Ramakrishna Mission, Jagaddhatri Puja was initiated by Sarada Devi, Sri Ramakrishna’s wife who was, according to popular Bengali belief, an avatara of Devi and observed in the centres of the Mission all over the world.Generally, Jagaddhatri is referred as another name of Durga.

[Fact 6]: Her cult is directly derived from Tantra where she is a symbol of sattva beside Durga and Kali, respectably symbolized with Rajas and Tamas.

[Fact 7]: Current structure was made in 1934.

[Fact 8]: In Howrah, there is a Jagaddhatri puja since 1713.

[Fact 9]: R (Bengali: জগদ্ধাত্রী, 'the Protector of the World') is considered as a form of Devi, the supreme goddess.

[Fact 10]: In Tantra and Purana, Jagaddhatri is depicted as being the colour of the morning sun, three-eyed and four-armed, holding Chakra, conch, bow and arrow, decked with red attires, bright jewels and nagajangopaveeta, a symbol of Yoga and the Brahman.

[Fact 11]: The Vayu replied that he could throw away huge trees, tumble high mountains.