Jagaddhatri Puja 2026: when and where

Date and Navami tithi

Kolkata times are IST, Dhaka times BST. Chandannagar's pujas run over several days; check the committees' schedule for the Saptami to Dashami days.

Listings set to Delhi time show 18 November; for Kolkata and Dhaka it is 19 November. Check against the panjika at home.

Chandannagar's Jagaddhatri Puja

Chandannagar's community Jagaddhatri pujas go back to about 1790, and the idols are far taller than Kolkata's Durga idols. The Chaulpatty puja in Lakshmiganj is thought to be one of the earliest community pujas. (Source: Wikipedia, Chandannagar)

In 2025 the Central Committee counted 180 puja committees; the tallest idol was Kanailal Pally's at 75 feet, in its 52nd year. All idols were immersed on Ekadashi. (Source: ETV Bharat, Chandannagar set to worship tallest Jagadhatri idol (26 Oct 2025))

The city of lights: Bagbazar's committee was the first to bring string bulbs to Chandannagar, and LEDs arrived in 1988. In 2024 the immersion procession ran from the evening of 11 November into the early hours of 12 November. (Source: ETV Bharat, Chandannagar Jagaddhatri Puja lighting (9 Nov 2024))

The 2026 committee count, procession date and any special trains had not been announced as of 31 October. They will be added here when they are.

Krishnanagar's Jagaddhatri Puja

The popular account credits Maharaja Krishnachandra of Nadia with starting the worship. Krishnanagar's most popular puja is Chashapara's 'Burima', said to date from 1772; others include Choto Maa (Kathalpota Barowari), Mejo Maa (College Street Barowari) and Maa Jaleswari (Malopara Barowari). (Source: Wikipedia, Jagaddhatri Puja)

Getting there and handling the crowd

Chandannagar station is on the Howrah–Bandel stretch, 33 km from Howrah. (Source: Wikipedia, Chandannagar railway station)

Krishnanagar City Junction is on the Ranaghat–Krishnanagar line, 100.2 km from Sealdah. (Source: Wikipedia, Krishnanagar City Junction railway station)

• Check the last local train back before you set out; platforms get very crowded late at night.
• With children or elders, go before the evening rush, and fix a meeting point for the group.
• If the crowd starts pushing, step out rather than wait, and follow police and volunteers.

Jagaddhatri pujas: Chandannagar and Krishnanagar

Each puja's page has its sources, a map pin, live crowd reports and a passport tick. 2026 details will be added as they come out.

🗺️ Jagaddhatri pujas on the map

Questions

When is Jagaddhatri Puja in 2026?

Thursday 19 November 2026, in both Kolkata and Dhaka (Drik Panchang).

When is the Navami tithi for Jagaddhatri Puja 2026?

Kolkata: 18 Nov 6:04 am to 19 Nov 7:05 am. Dhaka: 18 Nov 6:34 am to 19 Nov 7:35 am.

Why do some calendars say 18 November?

Listings set to Delhi time show 18 November. Drik Panchang set to Kolkata or Dhaka gives 19 November.

How do I get to Chandannagar from Kolkata?

Take a Bandel-bound local from Howrah to Chandannagar station, about 33 km.

When is Chandannagar's immersion procession in 2026?

Not announced as of 31 October. In 2025 all idols were immersed on Ekadashi; in 2024 the procession ran through the night.