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Krishnanagar's Jagaddhatri: from Burima to immersion

In Krishnanagar, Nadia, Jagaddhatri Puja means a city full of lights and crowds. Who began it, which idols are famous, and how to get there.

Last checked: 31 Oct 2026 · 4 sources

Maharaja Krishnachandra and the beginning

The popular narrative says the worship was begun by Maharaja Krishnachandra of Krishnanagar, Nadia. Local lore adds that he began it after a divine vision, having missed Durga Puja while imprisoned. (Source: Wikipedia, Jagaddhatri Puja)

The Krishnanagar page says Krishna Chandra Roy (1728 to 1782) is credited with starting the puja in 1762. That page is tagged as needing more citations, so treat it as tradition rather than settled fact. (Source: Wikipedia, Krishnanagar, Nadia)

The famous idols

The most popular puja is the Burima of Chasa Para, said to have started in 1772. The deity is nicknamed the Tirupathi of Krishnanagar. (Source: Wikipedia, Jagaddhatri Puja)

Choto Maa is the deity of Kathalpota Barowari, and Mejo Maa is the deity of College Street Barowari. Maa Jaleswari of Malo para Barowari is also very famous. (Source: Wikipedia, Jagaddhatri Puja)

The Krishnanagar page says the Chasapara Barowari puja has run for over 100 years, with a chokkhudaan ritual, a dhak procession and gold jewellery on the idol. The city's lighting is mostly by local artisans, with occasional Chandannagar lights. (Source: Wikipedia, Krishnanagar, Nadia)

When, and the immersion

Drik Panchang's Kolkata listing puts Jagaddhatri Puja 2026 on Thursday, 19 November. Navami tithi begins 06:04 AM on 18 November and ends 07:05 AM on 19 November. (Source: Drik Panchang, Jagaddhatri Puja 2026 date and time (Kolkata))

The puja is held in the bright fortnight of Kartika, with Navami especially auspicious, and is observed for five days or on Navami only, depending on the place. During immersion there is a ritual that Krishnanagar residents call Sang. (Source: Wikipedia, Jagaddhatri Puja)

Getting there

Krishnanagar City Junction is on the Ranaghat–Krishnanagar line of the Kolkata Suburban Railway. It is 100.2 km from Sealdah, station code KNJ, Sealdah division, Eastern Railway. (Source: Wikipedia, Krishnanagar City Junction railway station)

The city lies about 100 km north of Kolkata, on the southern bank of the Jalangi River. (Source: Wikipedia, Krishnanagar, Nadia)

💡 Stations and roads get very crowded on puja days. Check your return train beforehand, agree a meeting point, and keep hold of children and elders.

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