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Originally, although worship of gods and goddesses was the most sacred and essential part of life to pious Hindus in Bengal, the then zaminders and rich persons confined such worship to their own homes. As a result, the rank and file of society had no part to play in such worship, nor did they have any access.

With the change of times people in general thought of worship on their own in public platform. Despite controversy about the origin of "Baroyari" puja it can be safely said Bindhyabasini Jagaddhatri puja was the first in undivided Bengal at the village Guptipara, Dist- Hooghly in the year 1759 or so , according to HOOGHLY DISTRICT GAZETTEER and WEST BENGAL DISTRICT GAZETTEER. Of course FRIENDS OF INDIA published from Serampore, Dist-Hooghly marks the first year of bindhyabasini puja at Guptipara at 1820 A.D.

Etymology
The word "Baroyari" comes from "Baropakarik", doing good for many, and was originally translated as "community", although it is now translated as "public". The puja held for the welfare of the multitude by the commoners comes to be known as "Baroyari puja" which is characterized by devotional fervour and festive feelings.

A couple of Hindu devotees of Guptipara started jointly Sri Sri Bindhyabasini Jagaddhatri puja at Bindhyabasini Tala of Guptipara in 1759 tentatively by collecting subscriptions from the villagers of Guptipara. This age-old custom of worship of goddess Bindhyabasini has been going on till to day.