Joynagarer Moa recipe and buy | [Baharu] Majilpur station tourist places

In winter, the foodies of West Bengal love to eat a sweet called “Moya,” made with “Nolen Gur” and “Kanakchur Khoi.” Jaynagar Majilpur is famous for this sweet item from Bengal called “Joynagarer moa.”

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This sweet item was first invented in Baharu, not Jaynagar. Today, they still produce Moa in bulk. Baharu is a small village in Jaynagar Majilpur.

Along with this sweet treat, I found many historical sites around Jaynagar and Majilpur in West Bengal. Please read this article and explore it one by one.

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Famous Joynagarer moa

In winter, everyone wants to taste the “Joynagarer moya.” But Jaynagar is not the original place where Moya was invented. The Moa was developed in Baharu, the previous station of Jaynagar Majilpur.

In the Baharu village, a man named ‘Jaminiburo’ invented these Bengali sweets. Currently, the Moa maker makes Moa and sells it in the Jaynagar market. From there, the local people named this sweet Joynagar er moya.

Baharu Moya

Today, Baharu Moa is popular in West Bengal. Everyone wants to know about the history of Moa. The Baharu Moa is now exported to other countries. Here, the Moa makers try to maintain their quality. They don’t use any harmful essence, colour, etc. Baharu Moa’s price depends on the quality. The price is 120 rupees per kg to 500 rupees per kg.

Baharu Moya Shops

In Baharu, you find plenty of shops in Moa. But the Binapani Mistanna Bhandar is famous in this village; not only that, the shop owner is Mr Mahadeb Das, who has got a government certificate as a “Moya Shilpi”. The shop is also GI-approved. This shop is one of the oldest in this area, about 100 years old.

Another famous shop is Shaym Sundar Mistanna Bhandar. They also produce a quality product and are GI-approved and government-certified.

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Joynagarer moa recipe 

The primary ingredients for the Moa are “Kanakchur Khoi,” Nolen Gur, Ghee, Khowa kheer, Cardamom powder, Pistachio, Cashew, and Raisins.

First, put the Nolen Gur in a big pan, heat it well, then mix the Kanakchur Khoi on medium heat, and slowly mix all the ingredients. When the mixture cools, make it into a laddu. The cooking time is 10 minutes, but it was prepared last night.

My Joynagar Majilpur Visit

I started this trip from Baharu station and, from there, I first visited Binapani Mistanna Bhandar, owned by Mr Mahadeb Das. The shop is GI-approved and about 100 years old. Next, we visited Shaym Sundar Mistanno Bhandar.

Both shops are equally famous for genuine Nolen Gur sweets. After visiting both shops, I moved to explore Joynagar. There are many zamindars and wealthy people who still live in their attractive houses and Havelis.

First, we visited Baba Panchanan temple in front of Banerjee’s Zamindar Bari. Next, we moved to Baba Dharma Raj temple, about 300 years old.

Since we visited 200 years ago, the Durga idol has never been immersed, and worship has occurred every year.

Next, we saw the 300-year-old Radha Ballav Ji temple. The place is charming and filled with devotion.

Then, we visited Dutta Jamindar House, Dwadash Shiva Temples, and Joychandi Temple. From this temple’s name, the area is called Jaynagar.

We finished our tour here. There are a few more temples you can find. Lastly, we came to Jaynagar to reach Sealdah.

Note: It’s a seasonal item. SoMoa is available only from November to March.

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List of temples in Jaynagar Majilpur

1. Panchanan temple Baharu
2. Dharmaraj temple near Baharu station in Jaynagar Majilpur municipality
3. 200-year-old Durga idol
4. Radha Ballav Jue Mandir, Jaynagar, Majilpur
5. Bancharamer Bagan shooting location – Dwadash Shiva temples (12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva), Jaynagar
6. Joychandi temple, Jaynagar, Majilpur
7. Old houses of Jamindars and royal families

How to go from Kolkata to Jaynagar, West Bengal

Take the train from Sealdah Station to Jaynagar or Baharu railway station. The journey takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. In Baharu station, take a van to Baharu bazaar, where the Moa shops are located.

Note – Jaynagar Majilpur to Sealdah train frequency is 1 hour.

Total tour cost
Sealdah to Jaynagar Majilpur train fare return	30 rupees
Baharu station to Baharu bazar	10 rupees
Baharu and Jaynagar Majilpur side seen	100 rupees
Total (PP)	140 rupees

Where to buy Joynagarer moa in Kolkata

Many shops claim to be genuine moa sellers in Kolkata. But the best way to buy is to reach Jaynagar/ Baharu. It’s a 1.5-hour train journey from Sealdah.