One of my fondest memories from my early life in India is the Jagadhatri puja (J puja). I was raised in the town of Chandannagar, about 25 miles north of Kolkata on the Burdwan line. Chandannagar is famous for this puja, and I grew up in the middle of all the associated festivities.
Local people are hardly aware of the historical legacy attached to the Anandamoyee Kalibari in Siliguri that came into existence way back in 1915, a place which was originally a meeting place for revolutionaries.
It is a day when mothers keep fast for the health, well-being and long life of their children
Performing kanjak ritual is just another way of paying gratitude to the supreme Goddess ‘Durga’ and her nine incarnations
During this religious nine-day period, certain foods are included and some are completely avoided to show devotion to Maa Durga by way of fasting
Sip this homemade hot and healthy vegetable soup after Navratri fasting to feel light and energetic
The Kanjak prasad holds a lot of significance on Ashtami and Navami during Navratri festival.
Fast till dusk and when the twilight falls, feast under the star spangled and moonlit sky.
