The Jagaddhatri idols are commonly made of hay with a layer of clay on it.The entire structure is erected on a couple of bamboos. The outer clay layer is then dried & coloured.The face is generally clay moulded.The idols are clad using various types of dress materials including sari-s . Some idols are dressed in Daker Saaj. After the pujas are over the idols are immeresed in the Jalangi river.During the evening & night the idols are carried in processions to the rajbari & then taken to the river for immersion .
The idols are carried on trucks or by bearers( on a raft like structure made of bamboo).People throng all along the route to watch the processions.To have a glimpse of some mentionable pujas of Krishnanagar please click on the links below.
An idol in procession
1.Rajbari 2.Chasapara Baroari 3.Nuripara Baroari 4.Golapatti Baroari 5.Chakerpara Baroari 6.Bagdipara baroari 7.Ukilpara Baroari 8.Sweekriti Club