Daayan 7th April 2019 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.News. Jahnvi performs tantra pooja according to Brijesh chacha’s recommendation. A quill rises, and Jahnvi says she can smell Rimpi. She with Chacha and Veer pursues plume which drives them to wilderness where Daayan has hostaged Rimpi. Veer says there is nobody here.
Rani Rashmoni statue at the Esplanade, Kolkata
Rani Rashmoni (28 September 1793 – 19 February 1861) was the founder of the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Kolkata, and remained closely associated with Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa after she appointed him as the priest of the temple. Her other construction works include the construction of a road from Subarnarekha River to Puri for the pilgrims, Babughat (also known as Babu Rajchandra Das Ghat), Ahiritola Ghat and Nimtala Ghat for the everyday bathers at the Ganges. She also offered considerable charity to the Imperial Library (now the National Library of India), the Hindu College (now Presidency University).[1]
Presently, the Lokamata Rani Rashmoni Mission is situated at Nimpith, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743338, India.[2]
Biography[edit]
She was born on 28 September 1793. Her father, Harekrishna Das, lived in Kona village, in present-day Halisahar, North 24 Parganas.Her mother Rampriya devi died when she was just seven years old. Exceptionally beautiful, she was married to Babu Rajachandra Das (Marh) of Janbazar, Kolkata, a member of a wealthy zamindar family, when she was eleven years old. After her husband's death in 1836 she took charge of the zamindari and finances.She was 43 years in age at that time.They had four daughters Padmamani, Kumari, Karunamoyee and Jagadamba. Karunamoyee died in 1833 after childbirth while Kumari died in 1837. Padmamani was married to Ramchandra Ata. Kumari was married to Pairimohan Biswas. Karunamoyee was initially married to Mathurmohan Biswas. After her death, Jagadamba was married off to him.
She began looking after the zamindari after her husband's death. She soon proved herself a natural leader. While the prestige of the zamindari grew, Rani Rashmoni, being very pious from childhood, continued to lead an extremely religious and austere life, befitting a widow in Bengali Hindu society. Rani Rashmoni died on 19 February 1861.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple, built by Rani Rashmoni in 1855
The Rani and her clashes with the British in India became household tales in her time. By blocking the shipping trade on a part of Ganges she compelled the British to abolish the tax imposed on fishing in the river, which threatened the livelihood of poor fishermen. When Puja processions were stopped by the British on the charge that they disturbed the peace, she defied the orders. The British had to withdraw the penalty imposed on her in the face of public opposition and rioting in her support.
Rani Rashmoni also had to her credit numerous charitable works and other contributions to society. She oversaw the construction of a road from Subarnarekha river to Puri for pilgrims. She funded the construction of ghats such as Babughat (in memory of her husband), Ahiritola Ghat and Nimtala Ghat for the daily bathers in the Ganges. She donated generously to the then Imperial Library (now the National Library of India) and Hindu College (now Presidency College). Prince Dwarkanath Tagore had mortgaged a part of his Zamindari in now South 24 Parganas (part of present-day Santoshpur and adjoining areas) to Rani Rashmoni for his passage to England. This part of land which was then a part of the Sunderbans was marshy and almost uninhabitable except for some families of thugs who found the area convenient to stay and venture out for plunders in far away places mounted on stilts. Rani Rashmoni persuaded these families and helped them to build up fisheries in the surrounding water bodies that later turned into large rich bheris. They gradually gave up their 'profession' of plundering and transformed into a community of fishermen. This was a great social reform that the Rani had initiated[citation needed].
A divine revelation led her to found the famous temple Dakshineswar Kali Temple complex on the banks of the Ganges at Dakshineswar in the North 24 Parganas. Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa (then known as Gadadhar) was appointed its head priest under her patronage.
Though having such a great spiritual nature the society then had discriminated her. Being born in Kaivarta family (Mahishyas) and being a middle-caste Shudra origin[3], no Brahmin was ready to be the priest in her temple.
Rani Rashmoni's House at Janbazar was venue of traditional Durga Puja celebration each autumn. This included traditional pomp, including all-night jatras (folk theatre), rather than by entertainment for the Englishmen with whom she carried on a running feud. After her death in 1861, her sons-in-law took to celebrating Durga Puja in their respective premises
In popular culture[edit]
Rani Rashmoni on a 1994 stamp of India
Shrine dedicated to Rani Rashmoni within the precincts of Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Rani Rashmoni has also been subject of a biographical film in Bengali language, titled Rani Rasmani (film) (1955), directed by Kaliprasad Ghosh, and wherein lead played by famous theatre personality and actress Molina Devi.[4]
Zee Bangla features a daily soap depicting the life of the illustrious Rani, captioned Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni which premiered on 24 July 2017 and is telecasted daily.[5][6]
Monuments[edit]
- An avenue in Esplanade, Kolkata is named after her as Rani Rashmoni Avenue, where her statue is also located.
- A road is named after her as Rani Rashmoni Road near her ancestral house at Janbazar, Kolkata.
- A road is named after her as Rani Rashmoni Road at Dakshineshwar.[7]
- The Department of Post of Government of India issued a postage stamp to memorialise the bicentennial of Rani Rashmoni in 1993
- A Ferry Ghat known as Rani Rashmoni Ghat has been built for ferry services in Barrackpore, West Bengal and in Hooghly, West Bengal (just after the Hooghly District Correctional Home)
- One of the 5 Fast Patrol Vessels of Indian Coast Guard has been named after Rani Rashmoni. It was commissioned in June 2018 and will be based in Visakhapatnam (indigenously built by Hindustan Shipyard).
Further reading[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Rashmoni DeviDakshineswar Kali Temple website.
- ^NGO's working with Environment DepartmentArchived 31 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine Environment Department, Govt. of West Bengal.
- ^Nicholas, Ralph W (2003). Fruits of Worship: Practical Religion in Bengal. Orient Longman Ltd. p. 53. ISBN978-8180280061.
- ^Rani Rashmoni on IMDb
- ^'Official page of Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni'. www.zee5.com.
- ^'Rani Rashmoni beats popular shows on TV; rules the TRP chart'. timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^Skywalk to adorn Dakshineswar soon | Kolkata News – Times of India. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (22 April 2012). Retrieved on 2018-11-30.
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rani Rashmoni. |
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rani_Rashmoni&oldid=914958944'
Neighbourhood in Kolkata (Calcutta) | |
Location in Kolkata | |
Coordinates: 22°34′N88°21′E / 22.56°N 88.35°ECoordinates: 22°34′N88°21′E / 22.56°N 88.35°E | |
Country | India |
---|---|
State | West Bengal |
City | Kolkata |
District | Kolkata |
Metro Station | Esplanade and Sealdah(under construction) |
Municipal Corporation | Kolkata Municipal Corporation |
KMC wards | 46, 52 |
Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 700017 |
Area code(s) | +91 33 |
Lok Sabha constituency | Kolkata Uttar |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Chowranghee |
Janbazar in 1867
Janbazar is a neighbourhood of central Kolkata, in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The two century-old house of Rani Rashmoni, the central attraction in Janbazar, is still used by descendants in the family.
- 1Geography
Geography[edit]
Janbazar is broadly spread across Ward Nos. 46 and 52 of Kolkata Municipal Corporation.[1]
The road from Chowringhee to Circular Road, about a mile long, was called Jan Bazar Road till the end of the 19th century. It was then renamed Corporation Street[2] and was further renamed Surendranath Banerjee Road.
In olden days, Kolkata streets had oil lamps. Then came the gas lamp and electricity. For sometime there was a tussle between gas lamps and electricity. In 1914, high-powered Keith lamps of 1,000 candle power were fixed on Corporation Street, and Chowringhee Road. Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation bore the cost to demonstrate the advantage of electricity.[3]
Janbazar is served by New Market Police Station of Kolkata Police.[4] The police station is located in Janbazar.
Police district[edit]
New Market police station is part of the Central division of Kolkata Police. It is located at 133/2 S.N.Banerjee Road, Kolkata-700013.[5]
Taltala Women police station covers all police districts under the jurisdiction of the Central division i.e. Bowbazar, Burrabazar, Girish Park, Hare Street, Jorasanko, Muchipara, New Market, Taltala and Posta.[5]
Rani Rashmoni's house[edit]
The most famous resident of Janbazar was Rani Rashmoni. Married at the age of 11 to Raj Chandra Das (Marh), the zamindar of Janbazar, she constructed Dakshineswar Kali Temple and engaged in numerous philanthropic activities.[6][7]
What is now known as Rani Rashmoni's house at the crossing of Rani Rashmoni Road and Surendranath Banerjee Road, was initially 70&71 Free School Street. Rani Rashmoni's father-in-law, Pritaram Das, started constructing this house in 1805. It took some 7–8 years to complete construction of the big house.[6]
Rasmani used to celebrate Durga Puja at her residence with traditional pomp, including all-night jatras (folk theatre), rather than by entertaining the sahibs with whom she carried on a running feud… After Rasmani's death in 1861, the sons-in-law took to celebrating Durga Puja in their respective premises. Amalnath Das, fifth generation descendant from the eldest daughter, worships his paternal forefather's Durga brought from Sinthi. One branch of the family moved across the street about a century ago and began holding their own puja. Unlike the Dases, they sacrifice seven goats. The modeller comes from Chandannagar, and the dresser from Bardhaman, The Choudhuri Babu's magnificent image wears a tall shola crown.[8]
Jaya Chaliha and Bunny Gupta
Rani Rashmoni had four daughters – Padmamani, Kumari, Karunamoyee and Jagadamba. Mathuramohan Biswas, the husband of Rani Rashmoni's youngest daughter Jagadamba, had always been like a son to Rashmoni which she did not have biologically. The house is now divided into three parts. Jagadamba's descendants live in 13 Rani Rashmoni Road, Kumari's descendants live in 18/3 Surendranath Banerjee Road, and Padmamani's descendants live in 20 Surendranath Banerjee Road.[6]
Rani Rashmoni was a pillar of strength in the male dominated society of mid-nineteenth century. Almost all the rooms of her house are occupied or are still in use. There is a natmandir in front of the verandah, where the famous Durga Puja is held. The family is finding it difficult to maintain the house and although Kolkata Municipal Corporation has declared it a heritage building, it has no funds needed for restoration.[9] Parts of the house are collapsing.[10]
Traffic[edit]
The traffic along Surendranath Banerjee Road, across Janbazar, is extremely heavy. Normally, it is a scene of chaos and when a mishap takes place, it is further chaos.[11]
Around Janbazar[edit]
- Jan Bazar 2007
- Hogg Street with Futnani Chambers on the left and Corporation building on the right, declared a heritage building by KMC
- Metropolitan Building at the crossing of Jawaharlal Nehru Road and S.N..Banerjee Road.
References[edit]
- ^Map nos 29 and 33, Detail Maps of 141 Wards of Kolkata, D.R.Publication and Sales Concern, 66 College Street, Kolkata – 700073
- ^Cotton, H.E.A., p 248
- ^Nair, P. Thankappan, Civic and Public Services in Old Calcutta, in Calcutta, the Living City, Vol. I, p. 231
- ^'New Market Police Station'. Kolkata Police. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 10 August 2007.
- ^ ab'Kolkata Police'. Central Division. KP. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ abcBandopadhyay, Debashis, Bonedi Kolkatar Gharbari, (in Bengali), Second impression 2002, pp. 45-6, Ananda Publishers, ISBN81-7756-158-8
- ^Deb, Chitra, The 'Great Houses' of Old Calcutta, in Calcutta, the Living City, Vol. I, p. 61
- ^Chaliha, Jaya and Gupta, Bunny, Durga Puja in Calcutta, in Calcutta, the Living City, Vol. II, edited by Sukanta Chaudhuri, first published 1990, 2005 edition, pp. 334-335, Oxford University Press, ISBN0-19-563697-X.
- ^'Pillars of strength, then and now'. Kolkata Plus. The Statesman, 7 May 2003. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 10 August 2007.Cite uses deprecated parameter
|deadurl=
(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=
(help) - ^'Trapped in heritage cave-in - Water tank collapse linked to heavy showers'. The Telegraph, 5 October 2006. Retrieved 10 August 2007.Italic or bold markup not allowed in:
|publisher=
(help) - ^'9-yr-old run, mob torches 3 buses'. Page One. The Statesman, 2 October 2002. Archived from the original on 26 September 2007. Retrieved 10 August 2007.Cite uses deprecated parameter
|deadurl=
(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=
(help)
See also[edit]
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Janbazar&oldid=907345403'