Raja Nabakrishna Deb started this Puja way back in the year 1757. The preparations for the Durga Puja at Sovabazar Rajbari start from the day of Ulta Rath with the auspicious Kathamo Pujo. The idol is built inside the Pathshala adjoining the premises. Bodhan, which signifies the official commencement of the festival, is done 15days before the Maha Nabami with a Devi Ghat. On this very day also begins the recitation of Vedic Sutras by 15 brotee Brahmins which continues till Maha Sashthi. On Maha Sashthi the Durga Pratima is adorned with golden ornaments and the Devi Ghat is installed in front of the idol. The Pratima is decorated with the traditional Daker Saaj. On Maha Saptami the 'Kala Bou' is taken for the ritualistic Nabapatrika Snan. Earlier Scotch Highlanders from Fort William were hired to accompany the procession to the Ghat. With an aim not to disrupt this tradition, till this day the Band parties of Harrison Road are hired for the occasion. Sandhi Puja is celebrated on Mahastami when a total of 108 lamps are lit and arranged in the form of a necklace. To signify the beginning and the end of the Sandhi Puja gun shots are fired keeping alive a tradition of bursting canons that used to be practiced in yesteryears. On Mahanabami, a goat, gourd and sugarcane are put on the sacrificial altar to appease the goddess. Tarpan is performed at dawn on Dasami, the last day of the pujas and the idol is taken for immersion to the Ganges on shoulders thereafter the goddess is floated on twin country boat and the rituals of immersion is completed accordingly. Thereafter two birds are set free which according to Vedic texts are messengers for Lord Shiva to inform him about the return of his wife.

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