Maha Shivaratri (Jagara) - How We Celebrate Jagara in Odisha, Significance — Read in Odia (PDF)

Maha Sivaratri or Jagara is a well known festival celebrated every year on the 13th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha of the month of — Phalguna (February-March). Maha Shivaratri puja is associated with various — traditions and customs. Devotees observe strict fast on this day, Though many go on a diet of fruits and milk. Some do not consume — even a drop of water. Especially, women observe fast with a great religious feeling. While married women pray for the well being of their — husband unmarried women pray for a husband like — Lord Shiva , who is regarded as the ideal husband. Read more below in odia language.

"Omm Tryambhakam Yajamahe, Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam

Urvarukamiva Bandhanan, Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat"

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A view of Inside Temple- Shiva Linga and Nagas
Temple: Sri Sri Gangeswar Mahadev Temple, Demando, Nischintakoili, Cuttack

Temple: Sri Sri Gangeswar Mahadev Temple, Demando, Nischintakoili, Cuttack

A view of Topara (One type of Paper Cap) offered by Devotees on the day of Shivaratri (2014)
Temple: Sri Sri Gangeswar Mahadev Temple, Demando, Nischintakoili, Cuttack

Ketaki Flower (Pandanus Odoratissimus) - Offered in to Lord Shiva in Maha Shivaratri

Topara (One type of paper cap)

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