Sheoraphuli Raj Debuttar Estate
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The Sheoraphuli Raj Debuttar Estate was a part of the Zamindari of the Sheoraphuli Rajparivar.
fell under the Zamindari of Raja Manohar Roy, a Raja in Bengal during the reign of Akbar the Great of the Mughal era
. Raja Manohar Chandra Roy, Zamindar
of Sheoraphuli built the temple of Ram-Sita (Serampore
) in 1752 . He began residing in the 'Rajbari' of Sheoraphuli
built by him , which also served as his temporary residence apart from his abode in Patuli. His third son Raja Harischandra left Patuli for Sheoraphuli, which served as their permanent dwelling from there on. After him the Zamindari was demarcated into the 'Barataraf' and the 'Chototaraf' which is has been retained to the present. Later on Zamindar Nirmal Chandra Ghosh (Barataraf) and his descendants of the "Raj Parivar" still continue to reside in the Rajbari. The 'Saraphuli Raj Debuttar' has been traditionally renowned for the policy of 'Self-Effacement'.
. Devotees and bhakts from various places gather for the 'Arati'. The Puja is also a special occasion for the gathering of the family members of the Rajparivar. The "Kumari Puji" during the 'Mahaashtami' is also a special and prominent phase during the Durga Puja
. The temple is also an abode for the "Radha Krisahna" murti.
The 'Asthadhaatu' murti of Devi "Sarvamangala" is said to have been excavated from underneath the ground, after a vision appeared before Raja Manohar Roy in his dream. The temple
and the Durga Puja has a rich traditional history and is looked after by the 'Raj Debuttar Trust'. The trust formed by the members of the 'Rajparivar' caters to needs of the temple renovations and welfare of its premises.
History
SheoraphuliSheoraphuli
Sheoraphuli is a small town in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority.- History :...
fell under the Zamindari of Raja Manohar Roy, a Raja in Bengal during the reign of Akbar the Great of the Mughal era
Mughal era
The Mughal era is a historic period of the Mughal Empire in South Asia . It ran from the early 15th century to a point in the early 18th century when the Mughal Emperors' power had dwindled...
. Raja Manohar Chandra Roy, Zamindar
Zamindar
A Zamindar or zemindar , was an aristocrat, typically hereditary, who held enormous tracts of land and ruled over and taxed the bhikaaris who lived on batavaslam. Over time, they took princely and royal titles such as Maharaja , Raja , Nawab , and Mirza , Chowdhury , among others...
of Sheoraphuli built the temple of Ram-Sita (Serampore
Serampore
Serampore is a city and a municipality in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. It is a pre-colonial town on the right bank of the Hoogli River...
) in 1752 . He began residing in the 'Rajbari' of Sheoraphuli
Sheoraphuli
Sheoraphuli is a small town in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority.- History :...
built by him , which also served as his temporary residence apart from his abode in Patuli. His third son Raja Harischandra left Patuli for Sheoraphuli, which served as their permanent dwelling from there on. After him the Zamindari was demarcated into the 'Barataraf' and the 'Chototaraf' which is has been retained to the present. Later on Zamindar Nirmal Chandra Ghosh (Barataraf) and his descendants of the "Raj Parivar" still continue to reside in the Rajbari. The 'Saraphuli Raj Debuttar' has been traditionally renowned for the policy of 'Self-Effacement'.
Culture
The " Sarvamangala Devi Temple" of the Raj Debuttar Estate is a center of attraction in and around the area most notably during the occasion of Durga PujaDurga Puja
Durga puja ; দুর্গা পূজা,ଦୁର୍ଗା ପୂଜା,‘Worship of Durga’), also referred to as Durgotsava ; , is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga. It refers to all the six days observed as Mahalaya, Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami and...
. Devotees and bhakts from various places gather for the 'Arati'. The Puja is also a special occasion for the gathering of the family members of the Rajparivar. The "Kumari Puji" during the 'Mahaashtami' is also a special and prominent phase during the Durga Puja
Durga Puja
Durga puja ; দুর্গা পূজা,ଦୁର୍ଗା ପୂଜା,‘Worship of Durga’), also referred to as Durgotsava ; , is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga. It refers to all the six days observed as Mahalaya, Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami and...
. The temple is also an abode for the "Radha Krisahna" murti.
The 'Asthadhaatu' murti of Devi "Sarvamangala" is said to have been excavated from underneath the ground, after a vision appeared before Raja Manohar Roy in his dream. The temple
Temple
A temple is a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities, such as prayer and sacrifice, or analogous rites. A templum constituted a sacred precinct as defined by a priest, or augur. It has the same root as the word "template," a plan in preparation of the building that was marked out...
and the Durga Puja has a rich traditional history and is looked after by the 'Raj Debuttar Trust'. The trust formed by the members of the 'Rajparivar' caters to needs of the temple renovations and welfare of its premises.