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Naihati is a city and a municipality of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is situated in the northern part of Kolkata Metropolitan Area under the supervision of Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. It is an important industrial and commercial hub in Hooghly Industrial Belt. 

PIN: 743165

Telephone code: +91 33

District: North 24 Parganas

Elevation: 15 m (49 ft)

Lok Sabha constituency: Barrackpore

Region: Greater Kolkata

Vidhan Sabha constituency: Naihati

Boro Maa is the famous Maa Kali of Naihati. Naihati , a densely populated city on the banks of river Ganges , in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal , has produced in various fields . The list includes the author of national song Vande Mataram , Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay social reformer Keshav Chandra Sen ,singer Shyamal Mitra , etc.Its municipality in one of the oldest in the country.

People have such a strong belief in Boro Maa that every year thousands plus (1000+) of devotees from various place in West Bengal flock into the city during Kali Puja . If their wishes are fulfilled, then to pay homage to the deity , devotees take a dip in the holy river Ganges and come to the Pandal taking Dondi.

“Boro Maa,” a term often associated with the concept of a great mother figure, particularly in the context of Bengali culture. The Kathamo Pujo(Structure Puja) is performed on the day of Kojagori Lokkhi Pujo. After this, the idol preparation starts. The Puja begins with the Boron ritual. The secretary of the organization welcomes the Goddess by applying sindoor. During the Kali Puja, daily 2000 Kg Of Bhog is offered to Boro Maa for five days. After this, the Bhog Prasad distribution takes place among the devotees.

The idol is completely covered by either silver or gold ornaments. There is no other material used to cover Boro Maa other than silver or gold. Boro Maa stands decorated with 200 Kgs of Silver and 1.1 Kg Of Gold Jewellery.

The duration it continues is the same as Durga Puja that is five days. On the day of immersion Boro Maa attired in flower ornaments is taken out in a procession. Devotees throw Batasha, a kind of sweets, to the idol as a token of homage. On the fifth day, thousands join to carry the gigantic Goddess manually to the river Ganges for immersion. It is a rule that at the time of immersion, the idol of Boro Maa goes first, and then others Maa Kali idols follow her.

With every passing year, the number of devotees visiting this Puja is increasing exponentially. Believers get emotionally connected to Boro Maa. The Puja ends on a high note of spirituality and with the hope that Maa will visit again next year.

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Boro Maa: The Essence of Motherhood in Bengali Culture

In the heart of Bengali culture, the figure of “Boro Maa” holds a revered position, embodying the essence of motherhood, sacrifice, and nurturing. The term “Boro Maa” translates to “Great Mother” and is often used to signify not just biological mothers but also maternal figures who represent unconditional love, strength, and resilience. This concept transcends generations and serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role mothers play in the familial and societal structure.

Cultural Significance

In Bengali households, the influence of Boro Maa is profound. She is the anchor of the family, a guiding force whose wisdom and values shape the lives of her children. Boro Maa is often associated with qualities such as selflessness, patience, and unwavering support. In literature and folk tales, she is depicted as a nurturing figure who bears the burdens of the family, often sacrificing her own desires for the well-being of others. This archetype is not limited to the domestic sphere; it extends into the community, where Boro Maa represents the collective strength and spirit of women.

Overview of Naihati Boro Maa

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Overview of Naihati Boro Maa Boro Maa is the famous form of Goddess Kali in Naihati and people consider her as one of the most powerful Goddesses. It is majorly one of the oldest Kali Puja that is happening in Naihati for the past 100 years. Due to people’s belief that Boro Maa fulfills the wishes of all the people, every year a huge number of devotees visit here. It is also one of the most crowded temples as well. Located on the bank of River Ganga, Naihati is a small town located in North 24 Parganas.

After they returned to Naihati one night, Bhavesh Chakraborty had a dream. In his dream the small idol of Goddess Kali appeared and asked him to mould her into one of those gigantic idols. And on the basis of that the founders conceived the idea of Boro Maa. Naihati Boro Maa height is 22 feet tall in the form of Raksha Kali or Smashan Kali. Over the years the puja became popular and got much attention for the power of the Goddess here. Devotees started visiting here from different parts of the world. And the Kali Puja here also became one of the biggest as well. The puja here is a 5 day affair. And it is visited by 60, 000 devotees or more on each day of the festival.

The slogan of Boro Maa is – “DHARMO HOK JAR JAR BARO MAA SOBAR”.

About a century ago, a young man named Bhavesh Chakraborty went to experience Bhanga Rash at Nabadwip accompanied by four friends. The incredible heights of the idols in Nabadwip made for a spectacle none of them could forget. After returning to Naihati, Chakraborty had a dream where Kali, at the time a small deity of the family, instructed him to mould her into a gigantic idol, similar to the ones in Nabadwip.

About a century ago, a young man named Bhavesh Chakraborty went to experience Bhanga Rash at Nabadwip accompanied by four friends. The incredible heights of the idols in Nabadwip made for a spectacle none of them could forget. After returning to Naihati, Chakraborty had a dream where Kali, at the time a small deity of the family, instructed him to mould her into a gigantic idol, similar to the ones in Nabadwip.

People come here not only from all corners of West Bengal, but also from different parts of India like Assam and Meghalaya. We even get visitors from Bangladesh,” observes Swapan Dutta, secretary of the Naihati Boro Maa Pujo Samiti.

For five days each year, Boro Maa, whose lotus eyes exude a sense of controlled rage, is decorated in grand fashion and worshipped in adherence to the traditions first established by Bhavesh Chakraborty. In keeping with Chakraborty’s wishes, no money is collected from locals to organise the Puja. Whatever sum devotees contribute voluntarily is what the Puja Samiti works with.

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The popular belief is that the Naihati Boro Maa fulfills all wishes of the believers. More than 90 years ago, Late Bhavesh Chakraborty and his four friends went to experience Bhanga Rash at Nabadwip. There, they were amazed by the spectacle of big idols. Then they decided to make a gigantic Kali idol in Naihati. The idol which has been worshipped over the years is 21 feet in height. Initially, on the name of its founder, Goddess was referred to as Bhavesh Kali. After a few years, due to its humungous size, She got the name Baro Kali, and now it is worshipped as Boro Maa. Beside Boro Kali, there are more Pandals in Naihati which will amaze you.

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Naihati
City
Clockwise from top: Sampreeti Bridge and Jubilee Bridge Naihati Junction railway station
NaihatiLocation in West Bengal, IndiaShow map of West BengalShow map of IndiaShow all
Coordinates: 22.89°N 88.42°E
Country	India
State	West Bengal
District	North 24 Parganas
Region	Greater Kolkata
Government
• Type	Municipality
• Body	Naihati Municipality
• Chairman	Ashok Kumar Chatterjee[1]
Area
• Total	11.55 km2 (4.46 sq mi)
Elevation	15 m (49 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	217,900
• Density	19,000/km2 (49,000/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Bengali, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	743165
Telephone code	+91 33
Vehicle registration	WB
Lok Sabha constituency	Barrackpore
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Naihati
Website	north24parganas.nic.in

Naihati is a city and a municipality of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is situated in the northern part of Kolkata Metropolitan Area under the supervision of Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). It is an important industrial and commercial hub in Hooghly Industrial Belt.

Naihati Municipality is one of the oldest in the whole country and was established in 1869. It is the birthplace of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the author of India’s national song Vande Mataram.^[2]

Geography

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North Barrackpur

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Mohanpur

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Telenipara

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Barrackpore
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Ichapore Defence Estate

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Palashi

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Dogachhia

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Garshyamnagar

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Cities and towns in the northern portion of Barrackpore subdivision in North 24 Parganas district
M: municipal city/ town, CT: census town,
N: neighbourhood, OG: outgrowth
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Location

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Naihati is located at 22.9°N 88.42°E.^[3] It has an average elevation of 15 metres (49 feet).

Naihati is bounded by Garifa, Halisahar and Balibhara on the north, Ramghat, Indira Nagar, Saheb Colony, Rajendrapur, Mamudpur and Dogachhia on the east, Bhatpara and Madral on the south, and the Hooghly on the west. Although not specifically spelled out, it is evident that localities such as Garifa, Kultala, Bibeksarani, Bijaynagar, Nimbagan and Fingapara are neighbourhoods in Naihati, though some consider them to a part of Naihati.^[4]

96.02% of the population of Barrackpore subdivision (partly presented in the map alongside) live in urban areas. In 2011, it had a density of population of 10,967 per km² The subdivision has 16 municipalities and 24 census towns.^[5]

For most of the cities/ towns information regarding density of population is available in the Infobox. Population data is not available for neighbourhoods. It is available for the entire municipal area and thereafter ward-wise.

All places marked on the map are linked in the full-screen map.

Police station

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Naihati police station under Barrackpore Police Commissionerate has jurisdiction over Naihati Municipal area and Barrackpore I CD Block, including Barrackpur Cantonment Board.^[6][7]

Post Office

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Naihati has a delivery sub post office, with PIN 743165 in the North Presidency Division of North 24 Parganas district in Calcutta region. Other post offices with the same PIN are Naihati Anandabazar and Puranandapally. Some regions of Garifa post office (743166) also is inside Naihati.^[8]

Climate

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Being situated in the tropics, the climate of Naihati is primarily hot and humid summers and cool and dry winters. The rain bearing clouds from the Bay of Bengal brings torrential rain in the monsoon. In the summer temperature goes as high as 40 degree Celsius and in the winter it may reach 8 degree Celsius.

Demographics

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Population

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As per the 2011 Census of India, Naihati had a total population of 217,900, of which 109,849 (50%) were males and 108,051 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years was 19,761. The total number of literates in Naihati was 173,397 (87.51% of the population over 6 years).^[10]

As of 2001 India census,^[11] Naihati had a population of 215,432. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Naihati has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 70%. In Naihati, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Languages

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Languages spoken in Naihati city (2011)^[12]

 Bengali (70.6%)

 Hindi (24.3%)

 Urdu (3.6%)

 Odia (0.34%)

 Telugu (0.17%)

  Others (0.16%)

Migrants

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According to a study carried out by Vidyasagar University, “Most of these industrial units were located in riverine towns. A few of these were old towns inhabited previously by middle class Bengali ‘babus’ while others were new towns grown out of agricultural lands… Agriculture in Bengal was more remunerative than work in the jute mills but what the jute mills paid was enough to attract labour from Bihar, Orissa, U.P. first and then from C.P. or even Madras…The industrial ‘mohallas’ remained as ‘ghettos‘. There was little or no interconnection or social and cultural contact between local Bengali population and the mill hands. Both lived in their own worlds.”^[13]

Kolkata Urban Agglomeration

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The following Municipalities, Census Towns and other locations in Barrackpore subdivision were part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in the 2011 census: Kanchrapara (M), Jetia (CT), Halisahar (M), Balibhara (CT), Naihati (M), Bhatpara (M), Kaugachhi (CT), Garshyamnagar (CT), Garulia (M), Ichhapur Defence Estate (CT), North Barrackpur (M), Barrackpur Cantonment (CB), Barrackpore (M), Jafarpur (CT), Ruiya (CT), Titagarh (M), Khardaha (M), Bandipur (CT), Panihati (M), Muragachha (CT) New Barrackpore (M), Chandpur (CT), Talbandha (CT), Patulia (CT), Kamarhati (M), Baranagar (M), South Dumdum (M), North Dumdum (M), Dum Dum (M), Noapara (CT), Babanpur (CT), Teghari (CT), Nanna (OG), Chakla (OG), Srotribati (OG) and Panpur (OG).^[14]

Infrastructure

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See also: Cities and towns in Barrackpore subdivision

As per the District Census Handbook 2011, Naihati Municipal city covered an area of 11.55 km². Amongst the civic amenities it had 237.81 km of roads and open drains. Amongst the social, recreational and cultural facilities it had 1 stadium, 2 cinema/theatres and 5 public libraries. Amongst the commodities manufactured was bori. It had 8 bank branches.^[15]

According to the Barrackpore administration, amongst the educational facilities at Naihati are 3 colleges and 10 high schools. Amongst the other facilities are 9 markets, 1 post office, 4 sub post offices, 2 ferry ghats, one municipal park, municipal lodges, 3 cinema halls (Naihati cinema hall-closed and under litigation, Kalyani cinema hall and newly opens RK Multiplex), 3 public halls (Oikatan auditorium, Railway hall and Railway Banquet Hall), 14 play grounds and 1 burning ghat (Ramghat: electric and conventional burning ghat).^[16]

Economy

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Industry

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Naihati has a vibrant industrial area. “Once upon a time, mill sirens would keep the time in Naihati. Sirens at six o’clock, at nine o’clock, at eleven o’clock… Pulse of the factories would impart a collective sense of time, a sense of discipline, a united communal life. Even before the break of dawn tea shops in factory premises and even in far off places, would open shutters. Lines of pedestrians and cyclists would be seen going to work. Night shift workers would come out in hordes to make way for the morning shift.” Most of the factories in Naihati-Garifa area have closed down. Workers and employees are in an unbearable state, and the socio-cultural environment of a much larger area has been vitiated.^[17] A brief about the past industries follows.

• Jenson & Nicholson was established in India in 1922 by its parent company Berger-Jenson & Nicholson, UK. The first factory of Jenson & Nicholson at Naihati went into production in 1925. The company produces paints, pigments, varnishes and allied products. The foreign holdings in the company were bought over by S.P.Sinha in 1964. The Naihati paint factory was modernised in the late 1980s. Bijay Chandra Srivastava has been managing director from 2014.^[18][19][20]
• Gouripore Jute Mill at Naihati was once upon a time considered by many as the best jute mill in the World. The fairy-tale jute mill environment of the colonial era has been succinctly described by Soumitra Das in The Telegraph, “The mill had its own train and its engine was a museum piece. It carried coal to the power house. The Gouripur mill had its own water filter plant and captive electricity and water supply system…The mill opened in 1862…Gouripore Jute Mills originally belonged to the Inchcape Group under Barry & Co. Later, in 1948, following amalgamation in 1948, MacNeill & Barry owned three jute mills — Gouripore, Nuddea and Ganges Manufacturing at Bansberia. Naihati bustled with activity owing to the presence of Jenson Nicholson, Gouripur Electric Supply and Containers and Closures alongside what was the largest and best jute mill of those times.” The Scottish owners left, Gouripore Jute Mill changed hands and was closed in 1998.^[21][22][23]
• Nuddea Jute Mills at Naihati became a part of the MacNeill & Barry group in 1948.^[22] It has been going through a lot of turmoil from the 1980s and was also referred to BIFR.^[17][24] The mill seems to be out of operation, but the picture is hazy.^[25][26]

For Naihati Jute Mill at Hazinagar see Halisahar

Amongst the other closed factories are Gouripore Thermal Power Station, Containers and Closures Limited and Indian Paper Pulp (IPP or more popular as kagaj kal).^[17] Recently an industrial hub has come up beside the Kalyani highway as Rishi Bankim industrial hub where new small scale industries are coming up very fast.

Fish culture

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Naihati, Battala area is also notable for fish farming, rearing of sweet water fish seeds of various genus like Rohu, Katla, Koi, Magur, Pabda, Silver Carp, Common Carp and many more. It was started under a training programme by Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), now known as Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), located at Kalyani. It is an initiative of the Indian Government, handled by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

This initiative by the then Indian government, and numerous renowned scientists and under their supervision, it was possible to bring a control over the production and preservation of various breeds of sweet water fishes.

The season starts from end of April and continues till the monsoon lasts.

KMDA

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Naihati Municipality is included in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area for which the KMDA is the statutory planning and development authority.^[27][28]

Transport

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Railway service

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Naihati Junction railway station is 38 km from Sealdah on the Sealdah-Ranaghat Line and 16 km from Barrackpore. It is part of the Kolkata Suburban Railway system. It is connected to Bandel Junction on the Howrah-Bardhaman main line. The journey takes about 20 minutes. Garifa railway station is nearby also.^[29][30][31]

In 1857, the Eastern Bengal Railway (EBR) was formed to lay the tracks along the east bank of the Hooghly River to Kushtia and then extended to Goalundo Ghat. The Jubilee Bridge linking Bandel and Naihati was opened on 21 February 1887, so that up country freight traffic could run up to Kolkata Port.^[32] Finally, Sampreeti Bridge replaced Jubilee Bridge in 2017.^[33]

Commuters

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Around a total of 32 lakh people from all around the city commute to Kolkata daily for work. In the Sealdah-Krishnanagar section there are 34 trains that carry commuters from 30 railway stations. In the Sealdah-Shantipur section 32 trains carry commuters from 29 stations.^[34]

Ferry service

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Naihati Ferry Service Jetty Ghat links to Mechuabazar Ferry Service Jetty Ghat across the Hooghly at Chinsurah and the Hooghly Garifa Boat Service links Ram Ghat to Hooghly Ghat at Hooghly.^[31]

Public bus service

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While State Highway 1 passes through the heart of the city, Kalyani Expressway touches the outskirts. The Naihati-Habra Road is an important local road.^[31]

The road transport is chiefly via the well known 85 no route (name of the bus route) which operates between Kanchrapara and Barrackpore. There are some other bus routes also like Naihati to Habra (73), Naihati to Barasat (87A and DN5), etc. A new state and also a private bus has started from Naihati to Digha, from Kanthalpara railway bridge.West Bengal Transport Corporation Bus (CTC)

• C51 Naihati – Nabanna
• D2 Habra — Naihati [Frequent] via Ashoknagar, Chowrangee, Awalsiddhi, Saheb Colony, Mamudpur
• D27 Jadavpur — Naihati
• E59 Naihati – Digha

Private Buses

• 73 Habra – Naihati
• 85 Barrackpore Court – Kanchrapara
• 87A Barasat – Naihati
• DN5 Barasat – Naihati
• Egra – Naihati

Education

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• Rishi Bankim Chandra College was established at Naihati in 1947.^[35][36]
• Rishi Bankim Chandra College for Women was initially started as the morning section for women in Rishi Bankim Chandra College. The college was rechristened in 1984 as Rishi Bankim Chandra College for Women.^[37][38]
• Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College was set up initially as the evening section of Rishi Bankim Chandra College and was rechristened as Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College in 1984.^[39][40]

Kali Temple

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Goddess Kali is worshipped here as “Boro Ma”, and her temple is the most noteworthy religious spot in the municipality.^[41]

Sports

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The 25,000-capacity Naihati Stadium (known as Bankimanjali Stadium), which is used mostly for association football, is the largest sports venue by capacity in Naihati.^[42] Opened in 2019, the stadium hosts games of Calcutta Football League, Naihati Gold Cup and I-League.^[43]

Notable people

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• Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, novelist
• Chittaprosad Bhattacharya, artist
• Debashis Mukherjee, quantum chemist and the developer of multireference coupled cluster theory
• Haraprasad Shastri, historian and linguist
• Keshab Chandra Sen, social reformer
• Panchanan Ghoshal, criminologist, writer
• Pramathanath Mitra, barrister and founder of the Anushilan Samiti.
• Sanjib Chandra Chattopadhyay a Bengali writer, poet and journalist.
• Samaresh Bose, writer
• Shyamal Mitra, singer
• Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, chief architect and city planner of Jaipur, Rajasthan
• Sutirtha Mukherjee, table tennis player
• Ayhika Mukherjee, table tennis player

See also

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Naihati.

• List of railway stations in India
• Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
• Bankim Bhavan Gaveshana Kendra

References

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1. ^ Naihati Municipality
2. ^ “Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay House bears cracker brunt”. The Telegraph.
3. ^ “Maps, Weather, and Airports for Naihati, India”. www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
4. ^ “District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A” (PDF). Map of Barrackpore I CD Block on Page 365. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
5. ^ “District Statistical Handbook”. North 24 Parganas 2013, Tables 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
6. ^ “District Statistical Handbook”. North 24 Parganas 2013, Tables 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
7. ^ “Barrackpore Police Commissionerate”. List of Police Stations with telephone numbers. West Bengal Police. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
8. ^ “Dogachia PIN Code”. pincodezip.in. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
9. ^ “District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2021, Series 20, Part XII A”. Section II Town Directory, Pages 781-783 Statement I: Growth History, Pages 799-803. Directorate of Census Operations V, West Bengal. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
10. ^ “2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables”. West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
11. ^ “Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)”. Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
12. ^ 2011 census data censusindia.gov.in
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Naihati Boro Maa – Goddess Kali Who Make Wish Come True

• November 11, 2020
• Festivals

Boro Maa is the famous Maa Kali of Naihati. This 92-year-old Kali Puja is one of the most renowned Pujas of West Bengal. The popular belief is that the Naihati Boro Maa fulfills all wishes of the believers.

Naihati, a densely populated city on the banks of the river Ganges, in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, has produced stalwarts in various fields. The list includes the author of national song Vande Mataram, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, social reformer Keshav Chandra Sen, singer Shyamal Mitra, etc. Its municipality is one of the oldest in the country.

People have such a strong belief in Boro Maa that every year thousands of devotees from various places in West Bengal flock into the city during Kali Puja. If their wishes are fulfilled, then to pay homage to the deity, devotees take a dip in the holy river Ganges and come to the Pandal taking Dondi.

The city used to worship a small idol in the form of Rakshya Kali. More than 90 years back, Late Bhavesh Chakraborty and his four friends went to experience Bhanga Rash at Nabadwip. There, they were amazed by the spectacle of big idols. These enormous statues immediately struck their mind. They decided to make a gigantic Kali idol instead of the smaller Rakshya Kali idol in Naihati.

The idol which has been worshipped over the years is 21 feet in height. Initially, on the name of its founder, Goddess was referred to as Bhavesh Kali. After a few years, due to its humungous size, She got the name Baro Kali, and now it is worshipped as Boro Maa.

In 2020, the Naihati Boro Maa will enter 93 years. Initially, the founders celebrated this as the Barir Pujo(Puja at home). They worship the deity as their daughter. Today the Puja is celebrated as a Sarbojanin(open for all) Puja. Naihati Baro Kali Puja Samity organizes and looks into the Puja affairs.

Also Read: The Historical Significance Of Kali Puja In Bengal

There is also a Boro Maa temple at Naihati, where the Puja happens daily. Only during Kali Puja, when the large clay idol is worshipped in the Pandal, this Puja comes to a halt.

No subscriptions are raised for this big celebration. The Puja is born by the devotees who donate the jewelry, bhog ( the offered food to Devi), and the puja cost. Every year a large number of devotees contribute as per their wish through money or silver or gold ornaments to Boro Maa.

The Kathamo Pujo(Structure Puja) is performed on the day of Kojagori Lokkhi Pujo. After this, the idol preparation starts. The Puja begins with the Boron ritual. The secretary of the organization welcomes the Goddess by applying sindoor. During the Kali Puja, daily 2000 Kg Of Bhog is offered to Boro Maa for five days. After this, the Bhog Prasad distribution takes place among the devotees.

The idol is completely covered by either silver or gold ornaments. There is no other material used to cover Boro Maa other than silver or gold. Boro Maa stands decorated with 200 Kgs of Silver and 1.1 Kg Of Gold Jewellery.

The duration it continues is the same as Durga Puja that is five days. On the day of immersion Boro Maa attired in flower ornaments is taken out in a procession. Devotees throw Batasha, a kind of sweets, to the idol as a token of homage. On the fifth day, thousands join to carry the gigantic Goddess manually to the river Ganges for immersion. It is a rule that at the time of immersion, the idol of Boro Maa goes first, and then others Maa Kali idols follow her.

With every passing year, the number of devotees visiting this Puja is increasing exponentially. Believers get emotionally connected to Boro Maa. The Puja ends on a high note of spirituality and with the hope that Maa will visit again next year.

The slogan of Boro Maa is DHARMO HOK JAR JAR BARO MAA SOBAR.