Satipeeth Jogadya: Bengal Shrine Preserves Royal Court, Hereditary Posts

• Khirgram's Satipeeth Maa Jogadya in Purba Bardhaman uniquely maintains ancient monarchical customs and hereditary royal positions for its puja committee.
• Posts like Daroga, Sabhapandit, Malakar, Paik, Nishandhari, Karmakar, and Shankhari, once part of a royal court, continue to function for the puja.
• The Goddess's stone idol is kept in Khirdighi (pond) year-round, brought out for worship in the main temple annually on Baishakh Sankranti, then returned to the water.
• The Bardhaman royal family initially patronized the puja, later entrusting it to a village trust around 1369 Bangabda, continuing the king-designated roles.
• While only the secretary is elected, other positions remain hereditary, reflecting Bengal's past royal heritage despite no king.

Why It Matters: Satipeeth Jogadya in Bengal uniquely preserves ancient royal traditions and hereditary posts for its puja.