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Hilsa on Navami and Panta Bhat on Dashami: Discover Nadia's Unique Durga Puja
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News18•20-10-2026, 19:07
Hilsa on Navami and Panta Bhat on Dashami: Discover Nadia's Unique Durga Puja
- •The Agameshwari Para Baroyari Samiti puja in Nabadwip is one of the oldest, dating back to 1947.
- •Funds for the puja are raised from rent collected from vegetable, fish, and meat stalls of the local market.
- •People from various communities and religions generously support and contribute to the successful conduct of this puja.
- •On the auspicious day of Navami, Hilsa fish bhog is uniquely offered to the Goddess.
- •Dashami rituals feature offerings of Panta Bhat, taro leaves with fish heads, five types of fried fish, and chutneys.
Key Questions Answered
The puja of Agameshwari Para Baroyari Samiti, which is one of the oldest pujas in Nabadwip, was started in the year of independence, 1947.
Agameshwari Para Baroyari Samiti is known as the first ancient puja in Nabadwip to offer fish bhog, specifically serving Hilsa fish on the day of Navami.
On Dashami, the Goddess is offered Panta Bhat, taro leaves cooked with fish heads, five types of fried fish including Hilsa, Puti, and Khaira, alongside wood apple and olive chutneys.
