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Chandannagar-Ian’s gear up for the commencement of the preparation for Jagadhatri Puja

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The Summum Bonum in Worship – amongst the Worshippers of Aurobindo Sangha Jagadhatri Puja Committee has stood strong & tall after counterfeiting the Cyclogenesis on 24^th & 25^th of October. The much coveted “Ek Methe” has dried; drying is a physical change, that occurs when moisture is lost from a substance. The rate of drying depends on the surface area of the material, the humidity of the surrounding air, and the temperature. In general, the higher the temperature and the lower the humidity, the faster is the drying phenomenon.

As it was discussed earlier that the “Do-Methe” would commence from the day of “Bhatridwitiya”; but keeping in view the increasing popularity & desire among devotees, and visitors to hop the pandals ahead of “Sasthi”, the organisers have decided to inaugurate the Magnum Opus from the ‘Chaturthi’ itself scheduled on 05^th. November, 2024.

However, it is of paramount importance that the “Worship – Puja” would be as per Hindu Astronomical Almanac (Panjika), from ‘Saptami’ on 08^th. November; accordingly, the organisers & artisans have delved into the “Do-Methe” from 01^st. November – two days ahead of “Bhatridwitiya” coinciding on 03^rd.

Due to certain pre-occupation the Chieftain Mr. Sunil Nath could not remain in person, but his deputed artificers were equipotential in giving the desired optimum creativity. The Second Coat or “Do-Methe”, as fondly termed, is the recoating of a rather thick admixture of “Alluvial soil and husk”.

Earlier while reiterating the distinct compilation of the straws – “Khar Banda”, it was informed that Aurobindo Sangha Jagadhatri Puja Committee has always fostered along-with practiced the sculpting of the face of the Mother Jagadhatri void of mould – simply handcrafted to sheer perfection. It was now, the face of the mother which had been sculpted in sequestration, was adhered to the upper trunk.

This is done prior to the execution of “Do-Methe”. After the face has been cinched, the relayering of the admixture is vouched, which condign the homogeneity of the idol – which is in the process of being made ready for worship.

The anticipated “Do-Methe” commenced from 18.00 hours of 01^st. November, and the artificers were equitable, and rhadamanthine in exhibiting their peer skills.

The coveted “Do-Methe” concluded around 23.00 hours. It was now the turn of curing the layered surface with pre-soaked wet clothes wrapped all around the structures. This would remain intact till the application of the FIRST COAT of the paint.

The transformation within: in order to meet the basic necessities of the pandal-hopping visitors, Chandannagar Municipal Corporation has decided to supply augmented potable water during the entire festival period. Vide, a press release, the timings of the water supply were published.